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VP Duterte skips second House inquiry into DepEd's fund use, calls probe 'unnecessary'
The House good government committee is continuing its investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged misuse of public funds and the Department of Education's failure to deliver tech learning materials.
Vice President Duterte stated she will not attend the House's succeeding hearings, calling the probe "unnecessary" and based on "unsubstantiated allegations."
She asserted that OVP accomplishment reports, COA reports, and news reports can verify the claims.
Duterte also questioned the House's rules of procedure for inquiries in aid of legislation.
This hearing follows an initial session where Duterte questioned the probe's legitimacy.
The investigation was initiated by Manila 2nd District Representative Rolando Valeriano, who accused Duterte of mishandling OVP funds by concentrating them in the National Capital Region.
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