A recent survey shows that a majority of Filipinos support the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte due to alleged fund misuse and betrayal of public trust.
The latest Social Weather Stations survey showing that most Filipinos support the filing of impeachment cases against Vice President Sara Duterte comes as no surprise given the “glaring” evidence of alleged fund misuse and betrayal of public trust , two House leaders said yesterday. “The numbers don’t lie.
The public is demanding accountability, and this survey reflects their growing frustration over the glaring irregularities surrounding the Vice President’s actions,” Assistant Majority Leader and Zambales Rep. Jay Khonghun said.He noted that congressional hearings covered the existence of fabricated recipients like “Mary Grace Piattos” as well as thousands of suspicious transactions tied to the confidential funds under the Vice President’s control. Duterte was accused of allegedly mismanaging P612.5 million in confidential funds allocated to the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education during her term as Secretary. “This is about accountability. The evidence against the Vice President is glaring, from the misuse of confidential funds to a pattern of governance riddled with questions. The Filipino people deserve answers, and their support for impeachment shows they are demanding transparency and justice,” Deputy Majority Leader and La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega V. The survey, conducted between December 12 and 18, 2024, showed that 41 percent of Filipinos support Duterte’s impeachment, while 35 percent are opposed to it, and 19 percent remain undecided. Duterte is facing three impeachment complaints in the House of Representatives, accusing her of gross incompetence, betrayal of public trust, and deliberate misuse of public funds, among others. During the hearings of the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability, it was revealed that alleged falsified acknowledgment receipts were issued, signed by fictitious individuals such as “Mary Grace Piattos” and “Kokoy Villamin,” among others, who were listed as recipients of confidential funds under Duterte’s leadership. The Philippine Statistics Authority confirmed that no records of these names exist, raising serious doubts about the legitimacy of the transactions. The committee also found that the OVP spent P16 million to rent 34 safe houses for just 11 days in late 2022, with one safe house costing nearly P91,000 per day. “The public expects us to ensure that no one is above the law, no matter how powerful they may be. The survey is just the beginning. The evidence is overwhelming, and the Filipino people deserve justice. No one is above the law—not even the Vice President,” Khonghun said. “Filipinos are watching. They are sending a clear message that leadership should be built on trust, not entitlement. It is now up to Congress to respond to their call for accountability,” Ortega added. Meanwhile, a lawyer in the third impeachment complaint filed against the Vice President attributed the increasing support for her removal to more Filipinos demanding accountability. Legal counsel Amando Virgil Ligutan said: “It’s not surprising that more Filipinos are in favor of impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte than those opposed to it. There is palpable broad-based support for the initiatives to hold her accountable for the controversial manner she spent the multi-million confidential funds.” The undecided 19 percent of survey respondents also encouraged the impeachment proponents to further intensify their efforts in raising awareness about the alleged irregularities, the lawyer. Commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy, the survey showed support for impeachment was highest in Balance Luzon, where 50 percent of respondents are in favor of the impeachment, followed by Visayas at 40 percent. Meanwhile, Mindanao, considered Duterte’s bailiwick, recorded the lowest support at 22 percent, with 56 percent opposing the impeachment. “Results from the same survey also show that 46 percent of Filipinos believe that the unexplained spending of confidential and intelligence funds by the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education may be the best basis to impeach Duterte,” Stratbase said. In a press conference last year, Duterte expressed openness to the impeachment cases filed against her, viewing them as a chance to address the allegations “exclusively” directed at her
Filipino Public Impeachment Sara Duterte Vice President Fund Misuse Betrayal Of Public Trust Philippines Politics
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Duterte allies to hold nationwide prayer rally for Vice President Sara DuterteBusinessman and PDP bet Cesar Cuntapay, who will challenge Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy’s Congressional bid for the First District of Davao Del Norte, announced a nationwide prayer rally on January 13. The rally, initially planned as an Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) event, will now be a simultaneous demonstration across the Philippines in support of Vice President Sara Duterte and in opposition to the alleged harassment she faces. The Davao City rally will convene at Coastal Road at 1 p.m. and march to Rizal Park at 2 p.m.
Read more »
Third Impeachment Complaint Filed Against Vice President Sara DuterteReligious groups, priests, and lawyers filed a third impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte for alleged misuse of at least P612 million worth of confidential funds. The complaint cites findings of the House good government and public accountability committee and accuses Duterte of betrayal of public trust, graft and corruption, and inexcusable negligence in overseeing the funds.
Read more »
Religious Groups and Lawyers File Third Impeachment Complaint Against Vice President Sara DuterteReligious groups and lawyers filed the third impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte before the House of Representatives' Office of the Secretary General, citing urgent need for her removal from office. The 70-page complaint, led by Amando Virgil Ligutan, alleges questionable disbursements of millions of pesos within an 11-day period without proper documentation. Ligutan explained that the complaint stemmed from congressional hearings which uncovered these irregularities. The complaint lists grounds such as culpable violation of the Constitution, betrayal of public trust, plunder, malversation, technical malversation, and bribery.
Read more »
Impeachment Looms for Vice President Sara Duterte in 2025The coming year is expected to see the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, with legal and political grounds already established. The House of Representatives Quad Committee found millions of pesos from her confidential funds were disbursed to fictitious individuals. This points to plunder, betrayal of public trust, and corruption, making her impeachment a likely outcome.
Read more »
Vice President Sara Duterte's Christmas Message: New Beginnings and National UnityVice President Sara Duterte delivers a message of hope and unity for the Philippines during the Christmas season, emphasizing the importance of faith, family, and collective action.
Read more »
Lawmakers Plan to Endorse Impeachment Complaints Against Vice President Sara DuterteAt least 10 to 12 lawmakers from both the majority and minority blocs are planning to endorse one of the three impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said the office is verifying the three complaints while a fourth may be filed next week. The Makabayan bloc plans to meet with complainants and endorsers in January to push for the impeachment process.
Read more »