House prosecutors argued before the Senate impeachment court that Vice President Sara Duterte is presumed to have personally benefited from confidential funds after the Office of the Vice President allegedly failed to properly liquidate the expenditures despite a Commission on Audit demand.
State auditor Roderick Wamil testified that the missing supporting documents created prima facie evidence of misuse under existing audit rules, although the defense may still rebut the presumption.
The prosecution maintained that the alleged fraudulent liquidation constitutes a betrayal of public trust and is separate from the COA’s process of recovering disallowed funds.
Wamil also cited unusual audit findings, including the use of acknowledgment receipts instead of official receipts and the absence of supporting purchase documents.
The impeachment trial continues as prosecutors prepare to present additional witnesses and evidence before the Senate.
Source: PhilNews24 | August 6, 2026
