Proceedings in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continue amid heated debates over trial procedures and evidence regarding Office of the Vice President funding. Lawmakers and legal teams are currently navigating disputes over the sub judice rule and the admissibility of certain financial records.

Col. Raymund Lachica revealed that he utilized local informants and ground personnel to manage the Office of the Vice President's confidential funds, according to witness testimony.

Gina Acosta, special disbursing officer for the Philippine Office of the Vice President (OVP), confirmed that there are no official receipts for medical expenses covered by confidential funds. Prosecutor Amando Virgul Ligutan questioned the confidentiality of such purchases.

A witness has claimed that Vice President Sara Duterte had no authority to use confidential funds for personal activities or security, and that neither the Office of the Vice President nor the Department of Education had the mandate for such funds.

Senator Risa Hontiveros has expressed puzzlement over the Office of the Vice President's use of secret funds for medicines, while a COA executive clarified that only one Vice President, Duterte, has been audited for such funds, amidst Imee Marcos's focus on missing funds and fake names.

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.

Commission on Audit (COA) auditor Roderick Wamil testified that officials from Vice President Sara Duterte’s Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd) requested an audit query regarding secret funds. This testimony occurred during Duterte’s impeachment trial.

A witness from the Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged non-compliant liquidation of the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) confidential funds during a hearing. This led to a request for recess to verify the OVP's confidential fund receipts.

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Sara Duterte has stated there are explanations for the P125 million in confidential funds spent within 11 days. A defense spokesperson indicated that cross-referencing and stipulations are still being considered.

A fact-check clarifies that an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit for the Office of the Vice President does not necessarily mean VP Sara Duterte's office fully complied with laws or used funds efficiently.

Officials from the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education may be called as hostile witnesses in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, according to a Batangas representative.

The Philippine Office of the Vice President (OVP), led by Sara Duterte, has been ordered by the Commission on Audit to return P375 million in confidential funds for 2023. The funds were flagged for alleged misuse and unauthorized allocation, with critics calling the act malversation.

In fulfilment of its commitment to ending period poverty, Access Bank Ghana, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President, has donated 500 boxes of sanitary pads to the New Horizon Special School.   This donation forms part of the pledge the Bank made during a courtesy call by the Group Deputy Managing Director […]

A special prosecution panel in the Philippines has launched an investigation into how the Office of the Vice President managed its confidential funds, alleging they were handled like discretionary cash. The inquiry includes questioning aides of Vice President Sara Duterte regarding unverified acknowledgment receipts and alleged misuse.

MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutor Rep. Joel Chua questioned the Office of the Vice President (OVP)’s handling of accomplishment reports (ARs) bearing allegedly fictitious names, asking why such…

The House of Representatives has assured the Office of the Vice President (OVP) of respect during budget deliberations, even as discussions about a potential impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte continue. Lawmakers emphasized that the sub judice rule should apply to all, including the Vice President, regarding the impeachment proceedings.

The Commission on Audit (COA) has deemed Vice President Sara Duterte personally liable, along with two others, for P73.287 million in disallowed disbursements. These funds were from the confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President and were disbursed over just 11 days.

Senator Robinhood Padilla has suggested a connection between the timing of the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) confidential fund releases and the founding anniversaries of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA), implying the funds may have helped stop rebel attacks.

Michael Poa, legal counsel for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, confirmed meeting with Commission on Audit (COA) officials to request an “audit query” regarding the Office of the Vice President and Department of Education's secret funds.

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) failed to submit supporting documents for its confidential expenses in 2023, contrary to the Joint Circular mandating the use of…

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte resumed, focusing on the examination of the Office of the Vice President's 2023 confidential funds and related documents. The proceedings also saw a lighthearted moment with a 'Mary Grace Piattos' receipt surfacing.

A former bank official's mention of four bags used by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) to carry P125 million in confidential funds for 2022 is possibly linked to bags cited by Ra, according to Barbers.

A fact-check report clarified that the Philippine Office of the Vice President (OVP) did not receive a 'perfect score' for budget use from the DBM, instead scoring 4.50 out of 5.00 in the 2024 review.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has said his administration would make the office of the Vice President an active partner in…

The Commission on Audit (COA) has upheld its decision to flag P73.28 million in confidential funds allocated to the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in 2022, citing expenditures on projects unrelated to their intended purpose.

TANDAG, SURIGAO DEL SUR – Vice President Sara Duterte visited the towns of Lanuza and Cortes, and Tandag City in Surigao del Sur province on Tuesday, February 24, to distribute relief assistance to families affected by Tropical Storm Basyang. The relief distribution, conducted by the Office of the Vice President (OVP), provided essential supplies to

Senator Imee Marcos criticized comparisons between national heroes using aliases and recipients of the Office of the Vice President’s confidential funds using pseudonyms, calling it disrespectful to those who sacrificed their lives.

Lifestyle checks are underway for executives in various government agencies, including the Bureau of Customs and Land Transportation Office. Additionally, the Ombudsman has been urged to investigate former President Duterte and officials from the Office of the Vice President for alleged malversation.

A second Commission on Audit witness completed testimony during Week 6 of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, stating that neither the Office of the Vice President nor the Department of Education had a mandate for certain actions.

A state auditor has reported that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Sara Duterte was the first government agency he encountered that refused to receive an Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) from the Commission on Audit.

Senator Raffy Tulfo has raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest regarding Michael Poa's involvement in the audit of the Office of the Vice President's confidential funds. Tulfo questioned Poa's dual role as a defense witness in an impeachment trial and his position in the OVP fund audit.

A fact-check clarifies that a state auditor's 'no violation' comment on the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) confidential funds was specific to one document, while the auditor also flagged irregularities in other liquidation documents.

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) use of secret funds for medical aid and travel expenses as 'irregular.' A witness testified about these expenditures, raising concerns about the OVP's financial practices.

A new recipient, 'Piatos,' has emerged in discussions surrounding the Office of the Vice President's confidential fund payouts in the Philippines, following a previously mentioned 'Mary Grace Piattos'.

The Office of the Vice President clarified that Vice President Sara Duterte's scheduled trip and activities in various European countries are intended for engaging with overseas Filipinos, debunking rumors that she fled the Philippines due to the death of a Caloocan vlogger.

A Philippine lawmaker, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, stated that the public deserves to know the real identity of Mary Grace Piattos, a recipient of confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President.

The Office of the Vice President confirmed receipt of an impeachment summons against Sara Duterte, as the prosecution formed teams for the upcoming trial. A legislator also cited regional reasons for supporting the impeachment, emphasizing that her absence would not delay proceedings.

A House panel has requested the Philippine Statistics Authority to verify records of individuals who allegedly received confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education, as corruption allegations continue to fuel public distrust in VP Sara Duterte.