COA Auditor’s Testimony Contradicts VP Sara’s Statement in 2024 Press Conference

OVP tried to get COA to go easy on findings

HOUSE prosecutor and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon on Tuesday said the Office of the Vice President (OVP) sought a softer audit action from the Commission on Audit (COA) after irregularities were found in its use of the confidential and intelligence funds.Ridon tagged this as an “irregular” and “audacious” attempt to influence the COA.In a briefing following the conclusion of Day 12 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Dutert…

Sara Duterte trial: On Day 12, prosecution tries to tell a tale of accountability

MANILA, Philippines – There was nary a trace of regret or even apology on lawyer Lorna Kapunan’s face on Tuesday, August 4, and she explained to reporters a remark before the impeachment court that was stricken off the record almost immediately. “Ang iniiscam, taong-bayan. Ang worth ng scam na ‘yan, P612.5 million…. Gusto ko lang sabihin ‘yun para maintindihan natin,” she told reporters in a quick chance interview past 12:30 pm, just minutes aft…

COA auditor’s testimony contradicts VP Sara’s statement in 2024 press conference

MindaNews / 4 August 2026 – The testimony Tuesday of Roderick Wamil, former state auditor of the Commission on Audit (COA) – Intelligence and Confidential Funds Office, on the confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) contradicted a statement made by Vice President Sara Duterte during a press conference in 2024. Under questioning by Lorna Kapunan, counsel for the prosecution panel, Wamil identified as Duterte’s the signature b…

Witness flags 'violations' in OVP confidential fund use

A witness presented by the prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte flagged several "violations" in the utilization of the Offi

Impeachment Trial Day 12: OVP 2023 confidential funds scrutiny continues

MANILA, Philippines – The House prosecution panel will resume its presentation of evidence on the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) 2023 confidential funds on Tuesday as Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial enters its 12th day. Commission on Audit (COA) auditor Roderick Wamil will continue his testimony, examining documents related to the OVP’s confidential […]...Keep on reading: Impeachment Trial Day 12: OVP 2023 confidential fund…

LIVE Coverage: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Aug. 4

The Senate resumes the Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial at 10 a.m. today.