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VP Sara to submit Ombudsman response within 10 days
Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed her legal team is preparing a reply to the Ombudsman regarding alleged misuse of confidential funds.
The Ombudsman ordered Duterte and other officials to respond within 10 days of receipt of the order, which was received by her office on Friday, June 20.
This means the Vice President has until June 30 to file her counter-affidavit and supporting documents.
Failure to submit the counter-affidavit will be considered a waiver of her right to present evidence, and the preliminary investigation will proceed.
The impeachment charges recommended by the House of Representatives include plunder, technical malversation, bribery, and corruption.
Duterte, currently in Melbourne, Australia, also stated she has been preparing for these impeachment complaints for years.
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