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VP Duterte denies knowing ex-Velasco aide who claims he delivered over P2B to her
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- Sep 26, 2026, 2:28 AM UTC
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Velasco is a Basque family name. According to the academy of Basque language, it is derived from the Visigothic name 'Vela' (Vigila) and the Basque suffix –sco. The name also made its way into Portuguese as Vasco.
More on Wikipedia ↗The camp of former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has rejected claims by dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. that he delivered billions of pesos in cash to Vice President Sara Duterte and members of her family on Velasco’s instructions.
VICE President Sara Duterte on Saturday denied knowing former police corporal Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. or receiving money from him after the former security aide of ex-House speaker Lord Allan Velasco alleged that he delivered more than P2 billion in cash to her. Gracioso claimed in a sworn affidavit that he delivered…