- The political fallout from the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte includes senate leadership shake-ups and impacts on education funding and scholarships.
- The Senate has commenced the impeachment trial of the Vice President, with Sara Duterte involved in the proceedings.
- Lorna Kapunan questioned Sara Duterte's engagements, while Francis Escudero questioned a witness regarding OVP activities in the Senate court.
- OVP and DepEd submitted receipts to the Commission on Audit, while Lorna Kapunan commented on the physical impossibility of the situation.
COA Flags Control and Documentation Deficiencies in OVP Relief Operations
What happened
The Commission on Audit (COA) issued findings regarding the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) relief operations conducted in 2025. The audit focused on the use of the government’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund, involving nearly P168 million in welfare funds. COA noted several issues, including open-ended mission orders, deficiencies in beneficiary and distribution records, and inconsistencies in situational reports.
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Why it matters
The audit revealed specific operational weaknesses, such as discrepancies in situational reports covering P19.67 million worth of goods. Furthermore, 24 relief operations involving P39.01 million worth of welfare goods were flagged for implementing changes without documented approval.
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Who's involved
- Sara DuterteHead of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) under audit