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Ramel Madriaga Alleges Corruption Against VP Sara Duterte
Madriaga Alleges VP Sara Duterte's Misappropriation of Funds
Former intelligence officer Ramel Madriaga testified before the House justice committee, making significant allegations against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte and her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte. Madriaga claimed that the Vice President, during her tenure as Defense Secretary, misused illegal funds from special operations training. He stated that 360 million pesos out of 400 million allocated for a specific operation went missing.
Claims of Embezzlement and Father's Complicity
Madriaga further alleged that Vice President Sara Duterte embezzled approximately 128 million pesos by leveraging her position as Defense Secretary. He testified that these funds were reported as expenditures for covert operations but were actually used for personal purposes. Additionally, Madriaga stated that former President Rodrigo Duterte was aware of these illicit activities and likely conspired with his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte.
*Source: YouTube: Rappler (2026-04-14)*
