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Paolo Duterte files libel raps vs Matibag, GMA
Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte filed a libel and cyberlibel complaint against several GMA News personalities, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag, and former policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
LOOK: Paolo Durterte files libel, cyberlibel cases vs Matibag, GMA
LOOK: Paolo Duterte files libel, cyberlibel cases vs Matibag, GMA

DAVAO CITY — Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte filed a libel and cyberlibel complaint against several GMA News personalities, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag, and former policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. on Friday.

The complaint stemmed from allegations by Gracioso, a former security aide of former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, that he delivered cash stuffed in suitcases to Vice President Sara Duterte, her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and her brother, Paolo.

READ: Paolo Duterte files libel raps vs Matibag, GMA over cash delivery claims

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The story about Gracioso’s allegations first broke out in GMA News. He executed an affidavit and submitted it to the NBI.

Named respondents in GMA News r Felipe Gozon, Gilberto Duavit Jr., Mel Tiangco, Vicki Morales, Emil Sumangil, Darlene Cay, Marvin Parado, and Jose San Luis./coa

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