'No comment': Sara Duterte says she has not yet seen OVP receipts for 'Mary Grace Piattos' | ABS-CBN
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'No comment': Sara Duterte says she has not yet seen OVP receipts for 'Mary Grace Piattos'
'No comment': Sara Duterte says she has not yet seen OVP receipts for 'Mary Grace Piattos'
Vice President Sara Duterte gestures during a press briefing at the Cybergate building in Mandaluyong City on September 25, 2024. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA -- Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday refused to comment on the House of Representatives' allegation that some recipients of the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) confidential funds seem dubious, saying that not all receipts and auditing documents go through her office.
Vice President Sara Duterte gestures during a press briefing at the Cybergate building in Mandaluyong City on September 25, 2024. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA -- Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday refused to comment on the House of Representatives' allegation that some recipients of the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) confidential funds seem dubious, saying that not all receipts and auditing documents go through her office.Duterte gave the statement in a chance interview when asked about a certain "Mary Grace Piattos," a name that appeared on one of the OVP's acknowledgment receipts, which some House members described as a "fictitious" entity possibly named after a restaurant and a snack.
Duterte gave the statement in a chance interview when asked about a certain "Mary Grace Piattos," a name that appeared on one of the OVP's acknowledgment receipts, which some House members described as a "fictitious" entity possibly named after a restaurant and a snack.
"I have no comment on that because I have not seen the acknowledgment receipt na kanilang sinasabi because basically lahat ng documents hindi dumadaan sa akin," Duterte said in a chance interview in Butuan City.
"I have no comment on that because I have not seen the acknowledgment receipt na kanilang sinasabi because basically lahat ng documents hindi dumadaan sa akin," Duterte said in a chance interview in Butuan City.
"Hindi ako maka-comment lalo na hindi namin alam kung paano prinoseso ang pagbigay ng copies ng ARs (Acknowledgment Receipts) or ng submissions namin sa COA (Commission on Audit) to the House of Representatives, and sino nagha-handle nung documents," she said.
"Hindi ako maka-comment lalo na hindi namin alam kung paano prinoseso ang pagbigay ng copies ng ARs (Acknowledgment Receipts) or ng submissions namin sa COA (Commission on Audit) to the House of Representatives, and sino nagha-handle nung documents," she said.
Several lawmakers earlier offered to give P1 million in reward money for anyone who can help identify and lead to "Mary Grace Piattos."
Several lawmakers earlier offered to give P1 million in reward money for anyone who can help identify and lead to "Mary Grace Piattos."
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The House panel looking into the OVP's expenditures is also eyeing to consult a penmanship expert on alleged "bogus" acknowledgment receipts, noting that there were striking similarities in handwriting and ink across a number of receipts.
The House panel looking into the OVP's expenditures is also eyeing to consult a penmanship expert on alleged "bogus" acknowledgment receipts, noting that there were striking similarities in handwriting and ink across a number of receipts.
The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability has been investigating Duterte's expenditures as vice president after several officials from the Department of Education claimed that they received cash-filled envelopes during Duterte's tenure as Education secretary.
The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability has been investigating Duterte's expenditures as vice president after several officials from the Department of Education claimed that they received cash-filled envelopes during Duterte's tenure as Education secretary.
Duterte has denied allegations of corruption and fund misuse, saying that the House investigation is only part of political persecution.
Duterte has denied allegations of corruption and fund misuse, saying that the House investigation is only part of political persecution.
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