Vice President Sara Duterte —INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) asked the Senate to shoulder the costs of catering services for Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team, support staff, and witnesses during her impeachment trial, according to a July 7 letter signed by Duterte.
“As these arrangements are required solely in connection with these proceedings, the OVP respectfully requests that the Senate shoulder the reasonable costs of food and beverage and catering services for the defense team, support staff, and witnesses,” the letter read.
The letter, addressed to Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, also sought several logistical arrangements for the duration of the trial.
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