Gloria Jumamil-Mercado's envelopes (Rep. Acidre's office)

The office of Deputy Majority Leader Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre shared to House reporters pictures of the envelopes that Vice President Sara Duterte allegedly gave to former Department of Education (DepEd) undersecretary Gloria Jumamil-Mercado from February and September 2023. 

The nine envelopes were marked with "P50K" as well as the corresponding month. 

Also written on the envelopes were the letters "HOPE", which stood for Head of Procuring Entity--Mercado's designation at DepEd. 

(Rep. Acidre's office)

Mercado turned over the empty envelopes Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 25 during an inquiry of the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability.  She said she had already donated the money--P450,000 in all--to a non-government organization 

Gloria Jumamil-Mercado turns over the envelopes to the House panel (Rep. Acidre's office)

The panel is investigating allegations of fund misuse by the Office of the Vice President (OVP), including DepEd where Vice President Duterte held the position of secretary from June 30, 2022 to July 19, 2024. 

READ STORY HERE: 

https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/25/ex-dep-ed-official-who-vents-on-vp-sara

In a press conference also on Wednesday, Vice President Duterte denied giving Mercado P50,000 monthly for nine months.