More than โฑ612.5 million in confidential funds is under scrutiny as COA flags alleged rule violations, questionable recipients and rapid liquidation.
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Sara Duterteโs โฑ612M Secret Funds Scandal Exposes What Mayors, Governors Spend in the Shadows
While Duterteโs massive confidential fund controversy dominates headlines and impeachment proceedings, a quieter system operates nationwide. Governors, mayors and local officials manage their own โblack boxโ intelligence funds โ shielded from rigorous audits โ raising the same questions of accountability now testing the Vice President.
Pre-Trial Blueprint Set for Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial, Sidestepping Key Disputes
The Senate impeachment court released its pre-trial order for Vice President Sara Duterte, setting the trial for July 6 while adopting both sidesโ full witness lists and sidestepping contentious issues like tax records and private prosecutors.
“Continuity is Key”: Why Marcos Says the Constitution Itself Encourages Lack of Continuity
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reignited debate over the 1987 Constitution, arguing that its term limits and electoral structure encourage political discontinuity and policy reversals. As his alliance with Vice President Sara Duterte unravels, Marcos warns that reforms take years to build but can be quickly dismantled, raising broader questions about whether the post-EDSA political system favors perpetual campaigning over long-term nation-building.
Resignation Wonโt Save Sara: Why Her Impeachment Trial Must Go On
Even if Vice President Sara Duterte resigns, her impeachment trial will proceed. Prosecutors argue the Senate must still decide on perpetual disqualification, ensuring accountability and due process.
As Duterte Impeachment Looms, Sotto Insists on Senate ImpartialityโRaising the Question: Is it Achievable?
As Duterte impeachment nears, Sotto urges Senate neutrality, but early political signals cast doubt on true impartiality.
Due Process or Delay the Process? When Due Process Becomes a Moving Target
As VP Sara Duterte invokes due process, a House-led hearing ordered by the Supreme Court is now under scrutinyโraising questions about delay and accountability.
Fact Check: Did Sara Duterte Say Filipinos are โAngryโ over Rodrigo Duterteโs ICC Detention?
Vice President Sara Duterte says Filipinos are angry over the ICC detention of her father, Rodrigo Duterte. But calling it โkidnappingโ is disputed.
The Impeachment Of VP Sara Duterte Is Now Off The Table: Here’s Why
The impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has effectively hit a dead end after the Supreme Court (SC) upheld its ruling declaring the House of […]
FACT CHECK: Does The Ombudsman Have โNo Jurisdictionโ Over The Vice President?
Claim: โWala pong jurisdiction ang Ombudsman sa Vice President dahil siya ay impeachable official.โ Rating: MISLEADING Why we fact-checked this A viral graphic circulating on […]
Q&A: What We Know โ And Donโt Know โ About Ramil Madriaga And His Explosive Claims
MANILA, Philippines โ The name Ramil Lagunoy Madriaga has reemerged in the national conversation after his sworn affidavit surfaced alleging that he delivered illicit funds […]
Sara Duterte Still Tops Early 2028 Presidential Surveys: Here’s Why
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ Nearly three years before the 2028 presidential race formally begins, one name consistently dominates early surveys: Vice President Sara Duterte. Despite […]