Who is Alexander Cabrera, the financial forensic analyst witness? 

GMA Network - Oct 9, 2026

The House prosecution panel on Friday presented lawyer Alexander Cabrera, the financial forensic analyst who is expected to tie together the tax and financial records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio.

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