Senate ‘cannot afford’ Sara Duterte’s request for catering – Gatchalian

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian (File photo by NIÑO JESUS ORBETA / INQUIRER.net)

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate “cannot afford” to shoulder the catering for Vice President Sara Duterte’s staff and the defense team during the impeachment trial, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian asserted on Thursday.

Duterte earlier requested that her personnel and legal counsel be provided with food and beverages of their choosing at the expense of the Senate.

“We can not afford it,” Gatchalian told the media, adding that the Senate impeachment court is still studying the request.

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Senate ‘cannot afford’ Sara Duterte’s request for catering – Gatchalian

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