Vice President Sara Duterte Files Counter-Affidavit
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte recently submitted her counter-affidavit to the Office of the Ombudsman, addressing allegations related to the misuse of confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education. Duterte’s legal team, led by lawyers Michael Poa and Paul Lim, formally filed the response on her behalf.
The four-word keyphrase “misuse of confidential funds” appears early as the vice president confronts these serious accusations. This submission comes after the Ombudsman issued a directive on June 20, requiring Duterte and nine other officials to answer complaints lodged by the House of Representatives.
Ombudsman Orders Response on Fund Misuse Allegations
All respondents were instructed to submit their affidavits within 10 days of receiving the order. The complaints stem from a House committee report recommending charges against Duterte and her office officials, citing various offenses linked to the alleged misuse of confidential funds.
The charges outlined include technical malversation, falsification and use of falsified documents, perjury, bribery and corruption, as well as plunder, betrayal of public trust, and culpable violation of the Constitution. These allegations highlight the gravity of the accusations faced by the vice president and her team.
Senate Impeachment Proceedings Loom Amid Fund Misuse Claims
This legal development coincides with Duterte’s preparations to face the Senate impeachment court. She is accused of betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the Constitution, graft and corruption, among other serious offenses. Local leaders noted that these proceedings mark a critical period for the vice president’s political career.
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