Paolo Duterte files libel, cyberlibel complaints against NBI chief and GMA executives

By balita.fyi Newsdesk · Editor: Bart Sakwerda · October 24, 2026 08:07 · AI-written from the reports listed below

Davao City Rep. Paolo "Pulong" Duterte on Friday, October 23, filed libel and cyberlibel complaints against NBI Director Melvin Matibag, former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. and GMA Network executives and anchors, The Manila Times reported. The complaints concern Gracioso's claim that he delivered cash to the Duterte family, which the congressman called untrue. Matibag welcomed the complaint, The Manila Times said; GMA said it had yet to receive a copy, Rappler reported.

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