The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allocated P3 billion in standby funds to support local government units (LGUs) and communities affected by disasters this year. DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said the funds are readily available and will be used to...
Vice President Sara Duterte did not mince words as she defended her recent trips, saying that no public funds were used in her personal travel abroad and calling her critics “stupid” for questioning them. “Alam mo kasi hindi nila naiintindihan, sorry ha, hindi ko nalam kung sinasadya nila...
Vice President Sara Duterte said that she and her lawyers will comply with the Office of the Ombudsman’s order to submit a counter-affidavit in answer to allegations that she misused the confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd), which...
Malacañang stressed the questionable spending of the confidential funds of the Office of Vice President (OVP) Sara Duterte should not be compared to that of President Marcos ' office. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the two confidential funds should...
Vice President Sara Duterte described her looming impeachment trial as her “crucifixion” and “my bloodbath” as the Marcos administration allegedly pursues her political persecution. She said this during a press conference alongside the “ICC, send Duterte home” rally staged by Duterte...
Vice President Sara Duterte believes that an impeachment trial before the senator-judges will help clear her name from allegations that she misused public funds, particularly the controversial confidential funds. Vice President Sara Duterte answers questions from the media during an interview in...
A progressive group of education workers on Friday, May 30, slammed the delay in impeachment proceedings against Vice President and former Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte — calling the move “unacceptable” amid what they describe as a worsening education crisis in...
Vice President Sara Duterte (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Now that Vice President Sara Dutertehas been making public appearances left and right, House Assistant Majority Leader Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun has advised the...
Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan hit back at trolls who criticized him for sipping soup, saying at least he never did the same to public funds. Senatorial candidate Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan poses a selfie with a supporter during one of his sorties. (Photo courtesy of Kiko Pangilinan) In a...
La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) While many headlines have been made on the alleged fictitious names from Vice President Sara Duterte’s list of confidential funds recipients, a ranking...
Vice President Sara Duterte (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Majority Leader La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega has revealed celebrity and historical-sounding names from Vice President Sara Duterte's list of...
Akbayan Partylist has called for the passage of two budgetary reform measures that safeguard public funds against misuse of the national budget and ensure transparency in government. The partylist was referring to the Savings and Augmentation Bill (HB 11389) and the Freedom of Information Act (HB...
