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Davao City accountant questioned over past audit firm role in Duterte impeachment trial

Defense witness Vingelin Bajan acknowledged a previous role in an audit firm linked to Duterte-connected businesses, Philstar reported.

DavaoNews Desk · based on reporting by PhilstarTue, Nov 10, 9:14 AM

Davao City accountant Vingelin Bajan, who is testifying for the defense in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, was questioned on Tuesday, Nov. 10, about her previous partnership in an audit firm, according to Philstar.

Philstar reported that Bajan admitted to a past role in an audit firm that handled businesses linked to the Duterte family. The outlet's available report did not give further details on the firm, the businesses involved or the specific questions put to her.

DavaoNews will update this story as more information about her testimony becomes available.

Why it matters for Davao

The impeachment trial involves Vice President Sara Duterte, a former Davao City mayor, and now features testimony from a Davao City professional with past ties to Duterte-linked businesses.

This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Philstar. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy

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