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MANILA, Philippines — There appears to be a disconnect between Vice President Sara Duterte’s ability to frequently travel abroad and her financial capability as declared in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said on Monday.
Ridon, in an ambush interview on the sidelines of Duterte’s trial at the Senate impeachment court, said it is also important to note that aside from the Vice President’s failure to show up, the common argument that she spends her own money for her trips is misplaced.
The lawmaker noted that Duterte has been out of the country for 91 days between 2025 to present, and he believes such frequency requires a budget of P5 million to P8 million — based on the United Nations’ daily subsistence allowance standards.
“I think at this point, it’s also very important to push back already on their narrative that the Vice President’s trips should not be meddled with since she uses personal funds. But we want to clarify now: the Vice President has been out of the country from 2025 to 2026 for 91 days,” said Ridon.
