Mans Carpio feels like ‘collateral damage’ in wife Sara Duterte’s trial

Inquirer.net - Oct 11, 2026

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon —  Manases “Mans” Carpio has felt exasperated over being dragged into the political controversies surrounding his wife, Vice President Sara Duterte, describing himself as a “collateral damage” in the impeachment case she is facing. “Pati ako, gidamay. Pastilan. Murag ako man gi-impeach da. Wala silay makita kang Sara ba, kaya murag collateral

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