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Lawmakers question timing of OVP chief of staff’s departure
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) confirmed that Chief of Staff Usec. Zuleika Lopez is currently overseas for personal reasons from November 4 to 16, traveling to the United States.
Lopez is one of seven OVP officials being investigated by the House committee on good government and public accountability for alleged misuse of government funds.
Lawmakers questioned the timing of her overseas trip, stating her departure the night before a hearing suggested an effort to evade the investigation.
House Committee Chairperson Rep. Joel Chua expressed disappointment and is verifying if Vice President Sara Duterte approved Lopez's travel authority.
AKO BICOL Rep. Raul Angelo Bongalon accused the OVP officials of bad faith and avoiding the inquiry.
The OVP stated that Lopez followed all required procedures for traveling government officials, with her travel documents approved by Vice President Sara Duterte herself, and that speculations about her travel are unfounded.
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