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Philippine VP Sara Duterte-Carpio faces impeachment trial over lavish Tokyo dinner

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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio is facing scrutiny over a lavish US$3,220 dinner bill incurred in Tokyo. The expense, paid by her husband's credit card, has become a focal point in her impeachment trial, drawing criticism amid the country's economic struggles and high inflation. The dinner involved a group of 11 people and occurred in 2023. AI

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Philippine VP Sara Duterte-Carpio faces impeachment trial over lavish Tokyo dinner

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Duterte-Carpio impeachment trial zeroes in on US$3,220 Tokyo meal

    A six-figure dinner bill in Japan involving Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s family has drawn scrutiny over her perceived lavish lifestyle, as ordinary Filipinos grapple with elevated inflation and a slowing economy. The 205,007-peso (US$3,220) tab was racked up at…

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