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Sara Duterte undaunted by attacks against her secret funds Eager to put the past weeks behind her, Vice President Sara Duterte expressed hope that the criticisms over the lack of transparency in her request and use of confidential funds would “eventually lose its charm” — September 12, 2023

VP Duterte explains why she singled out Castro and Hontiveros: 'I have no respect for them' “I have no respect for them.”This was what Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said on Tuesday, Sept. 12, when asked why she singled out ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro and opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros when she issued an earlier statement against those questioning her office’s use of confidential funds in 2022. — September 12, 2023

Hontiveros to Sara Duterte: No need to respect me, just account for confidential funds 'Higit isang linggo na simula nang nag-hearing tungkol sa confidential funds, pero mas marami ka pang patutsada kaysa sa paliwanag,' says Senator Risa Hontiveros — September 14, 2023