Lawyer Calls Philippine VP's Secret Fund a 'Scam'

During an impeachment trial, lawyer Lorna Kapunan testified that the Philippine Vice President's secret fund system was a 'scam against the people.' However, her testimony was reportedly blocked due to a lack of personal knowledge.

4 Aug, 07:45 — 4 Aug, 10:34

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it involves allegations of fund misuse against the sitting Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Duterte, during an impeachment trial. Such accusations can have major political ramifications and impact public trust in government institutions.

Key entitiesLorna Kapunan Sara Duterte Office of the Vice President Department of Education

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What sources agree on

Lorna Kapunan, a prosecution counsel, called the alleged misuse of funds a 'scam'
The alleged misuse involves confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd)
The statement was made during an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte

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Lorna Kapunan is a House private prosecutor/prosecution counsel

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The alleged misuse involves P612 million in confidential funds

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The alleged misuse is a 'scam against the people'

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The coverage leans center-left, primarily due to Inquirer's known lean and both outlets focusing on a critical statement against a high-ranking official.

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inquirerMostly Factual58m ago

Alleged Duterte fund misuse ‘scam against the people’ – Lorna Kapunan

MANILA, Philippines — The alleged misuse of P612 million in confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education is “a scam against the people,” House private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan said on Tuesday during a break in the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. “The people were scammed.

By Alexander Magno

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philstarMostly Factual3h ago

'Scam ito': Kapunan says on alleged OVP fund misuse at impeachment trial

Prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan characterized the alleged mishandling of public funds as an outright scam before the impeachment court trying Vice President Sara Duterte.

By Ian Laqui

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First report: philstar · 4 Aug, 07:45|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h

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'Scam ito': Kapunan says on alleged OVP fund misuse at impeachment trial

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Lawyer Calls Philippine VP's Secret Fund a 'Scam'

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Alleged Duterte fund misuse ‘scam against the people’ – Lorna Kapunan

'Scam ito': Kapunan says on alleged OVP fund misuse at impeachment trial

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'Scam ito': Kapunan says on alleged OVP fund misuse at impeachment trial

Alleged Duterte fund misuse ‘scam against the people’ – Lorna Kapunan

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