Witness Alleges VP Duterte Ordered P125M Fund Release in Impeachment Trial

During the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a witness testified that P125 million in secret funds were released to a security chief on her order, with the trial experiencing multiple postponements due to bad weather.

17 Aug, 14:00 — 17 Aug, 22:02

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it involves allegations of misuse or irregular disbursement of confidential funds by a high-ranking government official. Such allegations can lead to investigations, erode public trust, and have political ramifications for the Vice President and the administration.

Key entitiesSara Duterte Benjamin Tolosa Jr.Lachica

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What sources agree on

A witness testified that P125 million in confidential funds was released
The funds were released in 2022
The funds were released to a security aide of Vice President Sara Duterte

Key claims3 agreed

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Vice President Sara Duterte ordered the release of P125 million in confidential funds.

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The P125 million in confidential funds was released entirely to her security aide.

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The witness is a former staffer assigned to disburse confidential funds.

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Rapplercenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly FactualPresents testimony as a direct headline

inquirercentercenter-leftanalyticalMostly FactualHighlights prosecution counsel's definitive statement

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage from all outlets is largely factual, reporting on the witness's testimony without overt political endorsements, though the focus on the Vice President's alleged order naturally places scrutiny on her.

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RapplerMostly Factual7d ago

Witness says VP Duterte ordered release of P125 M to security officer | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Witness and former OVP special

By Rappler.com

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inquirerMostly Factual7d ago

Witness: Security chief got P125M on VP’s order

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte personally ordered the release of P125 million in confidential funds to her security chief in December 2022, Gina Acosta, a former special disbursing officer (SDO) of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), told the impeachment court on Monday. On the 16th day of the trial, Acosta said

By cbuban

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philstarMostly Factual7d ago

Witness: P125 million secret funds released on VP’s order

On orders from Vice President Sara Duterte, P125 million in confidential funds was released entirely to her security aide in 2022, her former disbursing officer testified yesterday at the resumption of her impeachment trial.

By Delon Porcalla

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First report: Rappler · 17 Aug, 14:00|Full coverage: 3 · 8h|Window: 8h

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Rappler17 Aug, 14:00First to report

Witness says VP Duterte ordered release of P125 M to security officer | The wRap

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philstar17 Aug, 16:00

Witness: P125 million secret funds released on VP’s order

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inquirer17 Aug, 22:02Latest update

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Witness Alleges VP Duterte Ordered P125M Fund Release in Impeachment Trial

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Witness says VP Duterte ordered release of P125 M to security officer | The wRap

Witness: Security chief got P125M on VP’s order

Witness: P125 million secret funds released on VP’s order

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Witness says VP Duterte ordered release of P125 M to security officer | The wRap

Witness: P125 million secret funds released on VP’s order

Witness: Security chief got P125M on VP’s order

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