Baste Duterte says ‘no knowledge’ of VP Sara’s ties to GenCorp

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte said he was unaware that his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, held an interest in GenCorp Industries Inc., even as a government procurement official testified that the food catering company secured 15 contracts worth P34.2 million while he was mayor. Baste’s claim of ignorance drew a