Sara Duterte expects NBI to file charges vs Gracioso

Inquirer.net - Oct 5, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday said she expects the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to file charges against dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. for making false accusations against her. This came after Duterte confirmed that she has already received a copy of Gracioso’s affidavit from the NBI, together with identification

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