Sara Duterte questions legitimacy of House hearing on OVP budget use

Manila Bulletin

The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability’s inquiry into Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) alleged misuse of public funds is nothing more than a ruse to launch another political attack and prepare for a possible filing of an impeachment case against her, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Wednesday, Sept. 18.  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/18/vp-sara-questions-legitimacy-of-house-hearing-on-fund-use  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

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00:00What we are witnessing now is no ordinary legislative inquiry.

00:07This exercise is a well-funded and coordinated political attack.

00:13This much is evident from the very words of the privileged speech that prompted this inquiry.

00:23A speech that's simply meant to say, do not vote for Sara on 2028.

00:31It is clear to me that this inquiry is not about misused funds, accountability, or governance.

00:39Instead, it is solely aimed at discrediting my name and my office to prevent future political contests.

00:53So, you may try to destroy me. You can skin me alive and throw my ashes to the wind.

01:03But let it be known, you will find me unbowed.

01:10I will continue to serve the Filipino people no matter the personal cost or political intrigue.

01:20Having said that, I will not allow myself to be subjected to an inquiry based on an empty privileged speech.

01:29Just so you can attack me and do indirectly what you failed to do directly during the budget hearings.

01:40I therefore request this committee to terminate this inquiry for its clear lack of any proposed legislation or substantive matter for discussion.

01:56If you feel that all the documentary submissions are not enough, then by all means, don't give a budget.

02:06To be honest, your budget is not enough because it is very easy to remove a budget.

02:18What you are trying to do is make a case for impeachment.

02:26I am not a candidate for the upcoming election.

02:31I am not a politician.

02:33What I am doing is fulfilling my oath of office and campaign platforms, namely work, education, and a peaceful life.

02:49As I have said before and repeated several times, I am not the problem of this country.

03:02The real problem of this country is hunger, poverty, illegal drugs, criminality, and terrorism.

03:14The lack of health care, quality education, and infrastructure for disasters.

03:24So, you may try to destroy me.

03:27You can skin me alive and throw my ashes to the wind.

03:33But let it be known, you will find me unbowed.

03:41I will continue to serve the Filipino people no matter the personal cost or political intrigue.

03:49Having said that, I will not allow myself to be subjected to an inquiry based on an empty privilege speech

03:59just so you can attack me and do indirectly what you failed to do directly during the budget hearings.

04:09I therefore request this committee to terminate this inquiry for its clear lack of any proposed legislation or substantive matter for discussion.

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