VP Sara Duterte, sinabihan ni Rep. France Castro na "wag mag-ugaling pusit"

- Vice President Sara Duterte and ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro got into a heated argument during the congress budget hearing

- Castro wanted the VP to explain how she made use of the confidential funds worth P125 million in 2022

- The vice president did not answer the question but instead stated that it was a hearing on the budget and asked where the confidential funds went

- At that point, Castro then said that the OVP must not mimic the behavior of a squid

VP Sara Duterte and ACT Teacher's Party List Rep. France Castro got into an argument during the budget hearing of Congress.

The vice president was asked by Castro to explain about the confidential funds amounting to P125 million in 2022.

“According to COA, the notice of disallowance amounted to P73,287,000 out of P125 million…. Expenses on tables, chairs, desktop computers, reached P30.5 million. Can you explain why these were purchased?” Castro asked VP Sara.

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“This is a hearing on the budget of 2025. Where are the confidential funds here?” she retorted.

“Kapag nasusukol na ang pusit ay naglalabas ng maitim na tinta. Ayaw natin ng ganoon. Ang pinag-uusapan dito ay budget. Huwag naman mag-ugaling pusit ang Office of the Vice President,” said Castro.

Sara Zimmerman Duterte-Carpio, commonly known as Inday Sara, is a Filipino lawyer and politician who currently serves as the 15th vice president of the Philippines. She is notable for being the third female vice president, the third vice president from Mindanao, and the youngest vice president in the country's history. Duterte held the position of secretary of education until July 19, 2024. She is the daughter of the 16th president, Rodrigo Duterte, and has served as the mayor of Davao City from 2016 to 2022 and from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she was Davao City's vice mayor from 2007 to 2010.

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During the Senate hearing for the proposed budget of the Office of the Vice President, heated words were exchanged between VP Sara Duterte and Sen. Risa Hontiveros. Earlier, Sen. Hontiveros asked the OVP on why they should be given budget for programs that are already undertaken by line agencies. After a few questions, Sen. Risa asked the OVP about the book “Isang Kaibigan,” which reportedly had a budget of P10 million. From then on, the exchange became heated with allegations about the past 2016 elections dragged into the conversation.

In another news, Sen. Risa made a privilege speech where she revealed that former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo already left the country on July 17. According to Sen. Risa, Guo entered Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 18 and from there, went to Singapore to meet up with her family. Sen. Risa then asked on how was Guo able to evade the watchful eyes of the government and who helped her. The legislator then requested for an in-depth investigation into the matter and who was Guo's accomplice.

Source: KAMI.com.gh