Sara Duterte’s Office Snubs Congress Again: What Are They Hiding?

Vice President Sara Duterte’s office continues to raise eyebrows as her officials snub yet another Congress investigation. Despite repeated calls from the House of Representatives Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability to explain their handling of government funds, officials from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) remain defiant and refuse to attend the hearing held on 17 October 2024. This time, they even dismissed concerns about the controversial P125-million fund transfer, labeling the probe as “politically motivated.”

A House panel had to issue subpoenas to six officials from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) after they repeatedly ignored calls to attend a hearing. The investigation focuses on how the OVP used government funds and whether there are any irregularities.

The refusal to cooperate only adds to the suspicion. What is Sara Duterte trying to hide? Why does her office refuse to be transparent about the millions of pesos?

Sara Duterte is like her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who often avoided accountability. The Duterte family has long been accused of corruption, and this latest controversy only seems to confirm what many feared: the legacy of secrecy and power abuse continues. The refusal to participate in the congressional hearing only fuels suspicions that something shady is happening inside Duterte’s camp.

The House of Representatives cannot let this go unchecked. The OVP must be held accountable for every peso they’ve spent. The longer they refuse to cooperate, the more it looks like they are hiding something. If they have nothing to fear, why not answer the questions?

This is not just about politics—this is about transparency and accountability. Sara Duterte’s office owes the Filipino people an explanation. Congress must continue pushing for answers, exposing what could be yet another case of the Duterte family using their power to evade responsibility. The people deserve to know the truth. The Duterte family should be held accountable for their actions.