'No irregularity' in use of AFP certification for DepEd confi funds liquidation
The defense team for Vice President Sara Duterte asserts there is no irregularity in the Department of Education's use of AFP certifications for confidential fund liquidations. Prosecution witnesses from the AFP testified that youth summits were conducted without using these funds, challenging the legitimacy of the certifications.
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This trial is a high-stakes political event involving the potential misuse of public funds by a high-ranking government official, impacting public trust in Philippine institutions.
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TESTIFY. Colonel Manaros Boransing II takes the witness stand on Day 20 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on September 1, 2026.
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte claims there was no irregularity in the Department of Education's use of Armed Forces certifications for confidential fund expenses. During the impeachment trial, prosecution witnesses from the AFP testified that youth summits were conducted without the use of DepEd's confidential funds. The defense did not cross-examine AFP witnesses, stating they found no issues with their testimonies, and emphasized the importance of public records regarding the funds in question. This is AI-generated.
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