What now? House prosecution eyes Ombudsman, DOJ probe of VP Sara bribery allegations
House prosecutors in the Philippines are considering referring bribery allegations against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Ombudsman or the Department of Justice. This follows the withdrawal of the specific bribery article from her ongoing impeachment case.
Why it matters
The move signals that legal accountability for high-ranking officials remains a priority despite procedural changes in the impeachment process.
Manila Bulletin - What now? House prosecution eyes Ombudsman, DOJ probe of VP Sara bribery allegations
What now? House prosecution eyes Ombudsman, DOJ probe of VP Sara bribery allegations
House prosecutors may refer the dropped bribery allegations against VP Sara Duterte to the Ombudsman or DOJ for possible criminal investigation.
Lead prosecutor Jinky Luistro said withdrawing the impeachment article does not end the issue, as other agencies can still investigate and determine if charges are warranted.
The allegations involve claims that Duterte gave money to DepEd officials to influence procurement decisions while serving as education secretary, though any probe would be separate from the impeachment trial.
Vice President Sara Duterte (left), Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro (Facebook)
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