Duterte refuses to explain alleged fabricated receipts on confidentiality grounds

Vice President Sara Duterte refused on Wednesday, December 11, to explain alleged fabricated receipts related to her use of confidential funds.

Duterte cited concerns that explaining the receipts would compromise intelligence operations and reveal sensitive information.

House good government committee chairperson Joel Chua revealed that 405 signatories listed as recipients of confidential expenses are non-existent, according to Philippine Statistics Authority data.

The Vice President also declined to comment on suspicious identities linked to confidential funds, stating that she cannot divulge confidential information under RA No. 3019.

Duterte insisted that the Commission on Audit (COA) is the proper agency to inquire about her use of confidential funds and that the audit process is still ongoing.

She urged House lawmakers to investigate the Office of the President's use of confidential funds if they are serious about legislating its use, rather than targeting only her office.