A witness in the impeachment proceedings testifies that Vice President Sara Duterte ordered the release of ₱125 million in confidential funds to her security officer, Col. Raymund Dante Lachica. Gina Acosta, a former special disbursing officer of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), tells the court that Duterte instructed her to turn over the amount, which was released in December 2022.
Acosta’s testimony focuses on the alleged directive and the handling of confidential funds within the OVP. The outlets covering the case frame the statement as part of the evidence presented during the trial, including details of who allegedly gave the instruction, who received the funds, and the timing of the release. The reporting is based on the witness’s account in court and does not provide additional findings or conclusions beyond the testimony at this stage.
