Sun, December 8, 2024

House panel to end OVP, DepEd confi funds probe on Monday

The House Committee on Appropriations is set to conclude its investigation into the confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday. The inquiry, which began on November 13, 2023, has focused on the utilization of these funds during the tenure of Vice President Sara Duterte, who also serves as the Education Secretary. The committee, led by Rep. Elizaldy Co, has been examining the P125 million in confidential funds allocated to the OVP and the P150 million to DepEd for the year 2022. The investigation aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds, with the findings expected to influence future budget allocations and oversight mechanisms.

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