AFP establishes fact-finding committee on VPSPG officers

On Tuesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability amid reports that former officers assigned to Vice Presidential Security Protection Group (VPSPG) may face court-martial proceedings for their alleged involvement with confidential funds.

Colonel Xerxes Trinidad, AFP public affairs office chief, stated during a press conference that no one is above the law and emphasized the military's dedication to transparency and accountability.

The report involves Colonel Raymund Dante Lachica and Colonel Dennis Nolasco, former commanders of VPSPG, who could face court-martial due to their alleged involvement with OVP and DepEd confidential funds.

The AFP clarified that a fact-finding committee is being established by the Office of the Provost Marshal General (PMG) to investigate Lachica and Nolasco's roles in these disbursements.

Vice President Sarah Duterte maintains she did not misuse OVP funds and views the congressional inquiry as a test case for her impeachment, accusing the Marcos administration of using her as a 'punching bag' to hide corruption within the government.