Witnesses Allege Misuse of Secret Funds by Philippine Vice President Duterte's Office
During an impeachment trial, witnesses and legal experts, including Lorna Kapunan, have alleged that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Sara Duterte misused secret funds, calling the system a 'scam against the people.' Duterte's camp has countered these claims, citing a COA circular regarding the impracticality of submitting receipts for confidential funds.
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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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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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