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‘VP’s misuse of confidential funds impeachable’
ACT-Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro stated that Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged misuse of P125 million in confidential funds in 2022 constitutes an impeachable offense.
The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged P73 million of these funds for lacking documentation on information gathering or surveillance activities, and P3.5 million for office equipment not linked to confidential operations.
Castro criticized Duterte's refusal to explain the fund utilization during a budget hearing, calling it a disrespect for check-and-balance, transparency, and accountability.
She argued that the alleged misspending, especially when public service funding is lacking, provides a strong basis for impeachment proceedings, though she has not yet said if she would initiate a complaint.
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Vice President Sara Duterte insists that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) did not misuse its confidential funds in 2022, labeling the allegations as a political attack.
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The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged P73.28 million of the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) P125 million confidential funds from 2022, issuing a Notice of Disallowance on Aug. 8, 2024.
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ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro will oppose the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) proposed budget for 2025 due to concerns over its past misuse of confidential funds.
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Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed her awareness of impending impeachment proceedings, stating that a House of Representatives member possesses recordings of lawmakers discussing such a complaint.
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Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo found defending the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) budget, particularly its confidential funds, to be the most challenging task of her legislative career.
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