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Acosta testifies on Duterte's order regarding P125M release
Former OVP officer Gina Acosta testified that VP Sara Duterte directed the release of P125 million to a security officer during the impeachment trial.
Gina Acosta, the former special disbursing officer of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), provided testimony on Monday regarding a transaction involving P125 million in confidential funds. During the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Acosta stated that Duterte instructed her to release these funds to OVP security officer Col. Raymund Dante Lachica.
This claim marks another instance where Acosta has identified Duterte as the one who gave the order. Prosecutor Amando Virgil Ligutan inquired further about the circumstances surrounding the funds, emphasizing the significance of Acosta's testimony within the context of the impeachment proceedings.
Acosta's allegations have drawn attention as they are presented in a formal court setting, suggesting a potential impact on the trial's outcome. The specifics of the transaction and the role of the individuals involved remain focal points of the ongoing case.