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MANILA, Philippines – Commission on Audit auditor Xylene Mae del Campo raised concerns over the handling and disbursement of Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds as the impeachment trial entered its 15th day on Wednesday.
Del Campo told the Senate impeachment court that transferring confidential funds from a special disbursing officer to another person breaks the chain of accountability and could expose public funds to possible misuse.
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The issue came under scrutiny after testimony showed that Edward Fajarda was designated as the lone special disbursing officer for Department of Education (DepEd) confidential fund cash advances in 2023, despite payments being made in different locations.
