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Scrutiny of Cale88 Foods Corporation Financial Records During Impeachment Trial

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During Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Senator-judges scrutinized the financial records of Cale88 Foods Corporation. Senator Joel Villanueva noted discrepancies in Cale88’s 2024 general information sheet, which listed only two employees despite the company reporting P150.6 million in sales and a loss of P6.13 million. Additionally, Senator Risa Hontiveros raised concerns regarding foreign remittances to Cale88 from Ukrainian company Arkmen LLC, which is under investigation for alleged fraud and money laundering.

From rappler.com

Why it matters

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The scrutiny highlights potential financial irregularities within Cale88 Foods Corporation, a company linked to Mans Carpio. The investigation into foreign remittances and reported sales versus employee count raises questions about corporate operations and financial compliance in the Philippines.

From rappler.com

Who's involved

  • Joel VillanuevaRaised concerns over Cale88's financial records and workforce during the trial.
  • Bureau of Internal RevenueProvided information regarding Cale88's reported sales and losses in 2024.
  • Mans CarpioIs linked to Cale88 Foods Corporation.
  • Sara DuterteIs the subject of the impeachment trial during which the scrutiny took place.

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