Prosecutors Dare VP's Team: Prove Names on Secret Fund Docs Are Real

House prosecutors on Thursday challenged Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team to prove that the names listed as recipients of confidential funds were real people. They stated that the impeachment trial provides the defense with its first opportunity to explain whether the individuals appearing in acknowledgment receipts were genuine identities or mere aliases. This move comes amidst escalating controversy surrounding the use of the Vice President's confidential funds, with some lawmakers questioning their proper management and legitimate use. The prosecution is demanding that the defense team clarify whether the names on the acknowledgment receipts refer to actual individuals or were pseudonyms used for convenience. The issue is part of a broader discussion in the Philippines regarding the transparency and accountability of public funds, with confidential funds often coming under scrutiny due to their inherently less detailed disclosure requirements. Source: Inquirer NewsInfo