AMLC witness: Sara Duterte's husband withdrew P41M in single day

GMA Network - Oct 5, 2026

Lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, withdrew a total of P41 million from two banks in a single day, according to Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura on Monday.

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