Private prosecutor calls Duterte’s use of confidential funds a 'scam'
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-05 04:04 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Philippines, Law & Courts, Fraud & Corruption, World News, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Veteran lawyer and private counsel for the House prosecution panel Atty. Lorna Kapunan on Tuesday, described the alleged misuse of Vice President Sara Duterte’s P612.5 million in confidential funds as a “scam against the people,” citing audit findings that questioned whether the funds were used for their declared purposes and supported by documentary evidence.
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