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'Xiaome Ocho'? Sara Duterte urged to name recipients of secret funds
Calls for Vice President Sara Duterte to account for P125 million in confidential funds are intensifying due to the alleged appearance of fictitious names on acknowledgment receipts.
Lawmakers are questioning the disbursement of these funds, citing names like 'Pia Piatos-Lim', 'Renan Piatos', 'Mary Grace Piattos', and 'Xiaome Ocho' which do not appear in official databases.
Manila Rep. Joel Chua, chairman of the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability, highlighted that these names lack verifiable records and urged transparency on fund recipients.
House leaders have challenged VP Duterte to provide a clear list of beneficiaries, emphasizing that public funds require proper accountability.
The issue has led to further calls for an impeachment trial against the Vice President, as the use of public funds without accountability is being criticized.
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