House to continue push to hold VP accountable for fund misuse

LAWMAKERS said on Sunday the House of Representatives will continue to pursue Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio’s accountability over alleged misuse of secret funds, should the Supreme Court uphold its ruling voiding her impeachment.

- Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio

Ms. Duterte has not been cleared of the allegations in the impeachment complaint that was struck down by the High Court as being unconstitutional, said Deputy Speaker La Union Rep. Francisco Paolo P. Ortega V.

“The Supreme Court decision delved on procedural issues but not on the alleged misuse of CIFs (confidential and intelligence funds),” he said in a statement. “The accountability part was not resolved, so we intend to continue asking her to account for those funds and answer for how they have been handled or mishandled.” The Office of the Vice-President did not immediately reply to an email seeking comment.