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Lapid presses Davao City accountant over unanswered questions at Duterte trial

Sen. Lito Lapid voiced frustration after Davao City Accountant Vingelin Bajan repeatedly could not answer questions, according to PhilStar Global.

DavaoNews Desk · based on reporting by PhilStar GlobalWed, Nov 11, 7:45 AM

Sen. Lito Lapid expressed frustration with Davao City Accountant Vingelin Bajan after she was repeatedly unable to answer questions put to her as a resource person, according to PhilStar Global.

The exchange took place during proceedings that PhilStar Global described as the Duterte trial. According to the outlet's headline, Lapid asked Bajan: "Are you being used?"

The available report was cut short and did not detail the specific questions Bajan could not answer, what Lapid said next, or any response from Bajan. DavaoNews will update this story as more information becomes available.

Why it matters for Davao

A Davao City government official is being questioned in national proceedings involving the Duterte name, putting the city's financial office under public scrutiny.

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

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