May 23, 2025

Tag: confidential funds

  • House Leader Defends 2025 Budget Integrity Against Duterte’s Claims

    In a robust defense of the 2025 national budget, Deputy Majority Leader and La Union 1st District Representative Paolo Ortega V refuted former President Rodrigo Duterte’s accusations of ‘blank appropriations’ within the budget. Ortega labeled these claims as deliberate misinformation intended to reinstate the controversial confidential funds previously allocated to Vice President Sara Duterte’s office.…

    Written by

    Conrado Carreon

  • House Leader Defends 2025 Budget Against Allegations of Irregularities

    In a robust defense of the 2025 national budget, Deputy Majority Leader and La Union 1st District Representative Paolo Ortega V refuted claims made by former President Rodrigo Duterte about the presence of ‘blank appropriations’ in the budget. Ortega labeled these accusations as disinformation intended to manipulate the budget process and reinstate confidential funds previously…

    Written by

    Elena Basilio

  • SWS Survey Reveals 41% of Filipinos Support Impeachment of VP Sara Duterte

    A recent survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) from December 12 to 18, 2024, and commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy, indicates that 41% of Filipinos are in favor of impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte. The survey also found that 35% of respondents are against her removal, while 19% remain undecided. The push for impeachment stems…

    Written by

    Ria Lacson

  • SWS Survey Reveals 41% of Filipinos Support Impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte

    A recent survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) from December 12 to 18, 2024, and commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy, indicates that 41% of Filipinos are in favor of impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte. The survey also found that 35% of respondents are against her removal, while 19% remain undecided. The push for impeachment stems…

    Written by

    Arnold Magtanggol

  • House of Representatives Shines Bright Amid Political Challenges in 2024

    As the curtains fell on 2024, the House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez, concluded its session with a strong emphasis on resilience and dedication to the Filipino people. Despite facing political turbulence, the House managed to maintain its focus on legislative duties and oversight responsibilities. In his year-end address, Romualdez highlighted…

    Written by

    Grace Morales

  • House of Representatives Shines Bright Amid Political Turmoil in 2024

    As the curtains closed on 2024, the House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez, showcased its unwavering commitment to the Filipino people despite the surrounding political storms. In his year-end address before the congressional recess, Romualdez highlighted the chamber’s resilience and dedication to enhancing the lives of Filipinos amidst the political clamor.…

    Written by

    Miko Alvarez

  • Third Impeachment Complaint Lodged Against Vice President Sara Duterte Over Alleged Misuse of Funds

    A group comprising Catholic priests, civil society leaders, and legal professionals has initiated a third impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. The complaint, lodged at the House of Representatives, accuses her of misusing confidential funds during her time as the head of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education…

    Written by

    Rodel Jacinto

  • Alleged Misuse of Confidential Funds by OVP and DepEd Could Lead to Plunder Charges

    INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY. The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability conducted its eighth session on Monday, December 9, 2024, to delve into the alleged mismanagement of PHP612.5 million in confidential funds by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) under Vice President Sara Z. Duterte. Lawmakers suggested that…

    Written by

    Noemi Villanueva

  • House Panel Reveals 405 Alleged DepEd Fund Recipients Have No PSA Records

    A House of Representatives committee disclosed on Monday that 405 out of 677 individuals listed as recipients of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) confidential funds during Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s tenure as secretary do not have birth records with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Joel Chua, chair of the House Committee on Good Government…

    Written by

    Crispin Buenavista

  • House Panel Seeks Verification of 677 Individuals Linked to OVP Confidential Funds

    MANILA – The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability has reached out to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to confirm the civil registry details of 677 people allegedly connected to the confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) during Vice President Duterte’s tenure. On…

    Written by

    Laarni Hilario