Laguna 1st District Rep. Ann Matibag responds to claims made by Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte by daring him to provide evidence of alleged anomalous projects in her district. In a statement dated September 19, Matibag said her office will receive any documents or videos Duterte says he has, and that such materials should be accompanied by specific project details.
Matibag’s challenge comes after Duterte said his office has “documented videos” related to possible irregularities in projects. Both outlets describe Matibag as directing Duterte to submit the information to the proper authorities, rather than addressing it only through public statements. The reporting reflects the dispute’s focus on whether wrongdoing exists and, if so, whether Duterte can substantiate his claims with verifiable evidence.
While the outlets share the core facts of the exchange, they mainly differ in emphasis: one outlet frames it as a dare to show proof of anomalous projects, while the other highlights Matibag’s instruction that evidence, when available, should be turned over for official review during an ongoing scrutiny of contractors and projects.
