NBI probes ex-Velasco aide's claim of delivering P2B cash to Sara Duterte

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is investigating claims made by a policeman who served as a security officer for former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco. In an exclusive interview, Police Corporal Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. stated that he delivered suitcases containing cash to Vice President Sara Duterte, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte, all on Velasco's instructions. Gracioso estimated that he had delivered a total of more than P2 billion to Sara Duterte. This testimony raises new questions about the flow of funds and relationships within Philippine politics. The NBI is currently working to verify the credibility of Gracioso's statements. The outcome of this investigation could impact perceptions of political transparency and accountability in the Philippines. Discussions surrounding the transparency of political funding are a perennial issue in the Philippines, often surfacing during election periods or transitions of power. Allegations involving the delivery of cash to high-ranking political figures, including the Vice President, former President, and a sitting congressman, could potentially fuel public distrust in politics. Source: GMA News Philippines