Rep Adiong questions VP Duterte's office ARs authenticity

Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong presented conflicting Acknowledgment Receipts (ARs) for Vice President Sara Duterte’s office during a House committee hearing, raising questions about potential misuse of government funds.

Adiong pointed out that one receipt allegedly signed by Kokoy Villamin showed distinct handwriting from another receipt with the same signature. He also questioned the existence of an individual named Mary Grace Piattos who appeared in multiple receipts with varying signatures and penmanship.

The committee is consulting handwriting experts to verify the authenticity of these receipts, and plans to refer them to the Philippine Statistics Authority for further investigation.

Rep. Rodge Gutierrez pointed out that some disbursements made by DepEd’s confidential funds seemed physically impossible due to their volume and timing, suggesting possible irregularities.

Vice President Duterte refused to comment on the House members’ observations during a press conference, citing lack of access to relevant documents.

OVP Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio was cited in contempt for not attending hearings, and ordered detained.