Sara Duterte's Confidential Fund Recipient Shares Senator's Details

A recipient of Vice President Sara Duterte's confidential fund shares the same surname and birthday as Senator Risa Hontiveros. This revelation comes amidst scrutiny of the confidential fund and court proceedings related to it.

24 Aug, 07:40 — 24 Aug, 07:47

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Why this matters

The controversy surrounding confidential funds allocated to Vice President Sara Duterte has raised questions about transparency and accountability in government spending. Public scrutiny of these funds is significant as it pertains to the proper use of taxpayer money and the integrity of public officials.

Key entitiesSara Duterte Risa Hontiveros Gina Acosta Tito Sotto

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An alleged recipient of Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds shares the last name and birthday of Sen. Risa Hontiveros.

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Former OVP special disbursing officer Gina Acosta provided 'canned answers' that frustrated the court during a trial.

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Senator Tito Sotto expressed frustration with Gina Acosta's answers, stating, 'I don't want to hear the template.'

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Details about the specific 'canned answer' provided by former OVP special disbursing officer Gina Acosta and the court's exact frustration.

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The identity of the alleged recipient of confidential funds who shares a surname and birthday with Senator Risa Hontiveros.

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RapplerMostly Factual1d ago

Sara Duterte trial: What was Acosta’s ‘canned answer’ that frustrated the court?

'I don't want to hear the template,' Senator Tito Sotto says of the answers of former OVP special disbursing officer Gina Acosta

By Dwight de Leon

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inquirerMostly Factual1d ago

Sara Duterte secret fund recipient shares Hontiveros’ surname, birthday

MANILA, Philippines— One of the alleged recipients of Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds not only shared the last name of Sen. Risa Hontiveros, but also her birthday, the senator herself pointed out on Monday. The name Clarisse Hontiveros appeared in an acknowledgement receipt (AR) presented during Duterte’s impeachment trial last August 11 in connection with her alleged

By mareyes

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First report: Rappler · 24 Aug, 07:40|Full coverage: 2 · 7m|Window: 7m

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Rappler24 Aug, 07:40First to report

Sara Duterte trial: What was Acosta’s ‘canned answer’ that frustrated the court?

inquirer24 Aug, 07:47Latest update

Sara Duterte secret fund recipient shares Hontiveros’ surname, birthday

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Court Hearing FrustrationAugust 24 morning

A court hearing saw a former OVP officer giving 'canned answers' which frustrated Senator Tito Sotto.

Recipient Identity RevelationAugust 24 morning

An alleged recipient of confidential funds was noted to share a surname and birthday with Senator Risa Hontiveros.

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Sara Duterte's Confidential Fund Recipient Shares Senator's Details

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Sara Duterte trial: What was Acosta’s ‘canned answer’ that frustrated the court?

Sara Duterte secret fund recipient shares Hontiveros’ surname, birthday

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Sara Duterte trial: What was Acosta’s ‘canned answer’ that frustrated the court?

Sara Duterte secret fund recipient shares Hontiveros’ surname, birthday

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