VP Sara Duterte confirms attendance at House hearing on fund misuse allegations

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Vice President Sara Duterte announced she will attend the next House panel hearing on alleged fund misuse by her office and the Department of Education. She stated that her presence would help calm summoned resource persons. Duterte criticized lawmakers for what she described as "terrorizing" her and her staff. She emphasized that the political turmoil was not initiated by her and referred to the investigation as political persecution. While Duterte confirmed her attendance at the House hearing, she did not commit to appearing at a National Bureau of Investigation inquiry scheduled for December 11. She previously requested a postponement after missing a prior appearance.


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