Duterte fires PACC commissioner over probe into VP Robredo's office

Updated Sat, April 4, 2020 at 8:00 AM Published Thu, April 2, 2020 at 8:00 AM

President Duterte has sacked Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Manuelito Luna for seeking an investigation into Vice President Leni Robredo's office.

Luna had accused the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) COVID-19 relief efforts, such as providing shuttle services, dormitories, and PPE donations, of competing with national government initiatives.

Vice presidential spokesperson Barry Gutierrez expressed gratitude for Duterte's statement that helping fellow Filipinos during a crisis is not a crime.

Duterte warned that NBI officials would face the same fate as Luna if they pursued an investigation into Robredo's work.

The OVP's donation drive continues to collect funds and partner with the private sector to provide aid to frontliners and hospitals.

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