House leaders on Saturday challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to testify under oath and directly address questions surrounding the alleged misuse of
millions of pesos in confidential funds–including the P15 million supposedly given to the military–instead of continuously evading accountability and transparency.
However, military officials later confirmed that the AFP, not the OVP, covered the expenses for these activities. Adding to the controversy is the revelation that P16 million was spent on 34 safehouses in just 11 days in 2022, a figure that remains unexplained. He reiterated the need for her to testify under oath in the next hearing and come clean about these expenditures.
“Unfortunately, Vice President Sara Duterte continues to engage in politicking at a time when the nation demands unity and decisive action,” Acidre said. “Instead of addressing these legitimate concerns through appropriate and respectful channels, she dismissed them as political attacks. Such an approach sows division and distracts us from what matters—the urgent challenges our people face.”
“If she truly believes she can offer better leadership, then the path forward is clear: focus on delivering concrete results instead of fostering discord. The Filipino people expect leaders who build bridges, not walls—those who pursue durable solutions over fleeting political gain,” Acidre added.
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