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MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday rejected Sen. Robin Padilla’s comparison between the aliases used in confidential-fund receipts and the pseudonyms of Philippine heroes, saying the heroes fought for the country, while the others allegedly hid their identities for money.
Padilla, during the 19th day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, reminded private prosecutor Mae Divinagracia that even heroes and revolutionaries used aliases in their time.
This comes as the prosecution is seemingly making the unusual names in the acknowledgement receipts documenting the confidential funds of Duterte a laughing matter, he said. The names include Antonio Pagong, Timon Andrew Pusa, Shane Ngitngit, Xuniso P. Bela, and others.
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