Sara Duterte's OVP Confidential Funds Under Scrutiny in Impeachment Trial

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continues, with prosecutors questioning the Office of the Vice President's confidential funds request made without a prior written plan. Witnesses have testified on the use of these funds, while the defense team has yet to confirm its witnesses.

25 Aug, 09:17 — 25 Aug, 13:46

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The impeachment trial of a Vice President is a significant political event that can have major implications for the country's leadership and political stability. Allegations of fund misuse, especially confidential funds, raise questions about transparency and accountability in government.

Key entitiesSara Duterte Raymund Lachica Imee Marcos Claire Castro

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What sources agree on

Sara Duterte is undergoing an impeachment trial
The trial involves allegations of confidential fund (CF) misuse

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Palace Press Officer Claire Castro accused Senator-judge Imee Marcos of trying to clear Vice President Sara Duterte of allegations of misusing confidential funds.

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Raymund Lachica stated he has never refused to appear or testify and is prepared to tell the truth if lawfully called.

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Sara Duterte's team currently has no plans to call Raymund Lachica as a defense witness.

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Accusation against Senator Imee Marcos of trying to clear VP Duterte

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Raymund Lachica's statement regarding his willingness to testify as a defense witness

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RapplerMostly Factual8h ago

Prosecution questions OVP confi funds request without written plan | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte impeachment, School shooting, Benguet

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inquirerMostly Factual12h ago

Imee Marcos seeks to clear VP Duterte in CF misuse issue – Castro

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday accused Senator-judge Imee Marcos of trying to clear Vice President Sara Duterte of allegations of misusing confidential funds (CF). During the 17th day of Duterte’s impeachment trial, the sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. repeatedly pressed former Office of the Vice President (OVP) Special Disbursing

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First report: inquirer · 25 Aug, 09:17|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h

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inquirer25 Aug, 09:17First to report

Imee Marcos seeks to clear VP Duterte in CF misuse issue – Castro

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Rappler25 Aug, 13:46Latest update

Prosecution questions OVP confi funds request without written plan | The wRap

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Accusation against Senator Marcos2026-08-25T09:17:25.830Z

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro accused Senator Imee Marcos of attempting to clear VP Duterte in the confidential funds issue.

Potential defense witness statement2026-08-25T09:45:24.000Z

Raymund Lachica issued a statement expressing his willingness to testify if lawfully called, though Duterte's team has no current plans for him.

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Sara Duterte's OVP Confidential Funds Under Scrutiny in Impeachment Trial

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Prosecution questions OVP confi funds request without written plan | The wRap

Imee Marcos seeks to clear VP Duterte in CF misuse issue – Castro

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Imee Marcos seeks to clear VP Duterte in CF misuse issue – Castro

Prosecution questions OVP confi funds request without written plan | The wRap

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