Former OVP security chief used operatives to distribute confidential funds

The testimony emerged during continued proceedings of the impeachment trial before the Senate, with the witness indicating that Lachica did not directly handle all aspects of the sensitive fund distribution himself. Instead, he relied on field operatives to execute the implementation of what the OVP classified as confidential or intelligence-related expenditures. The nature and scope of these confidential funds has become a focal point in the impeachment case against Duterte, drawing scrutiny from lawmakers regarding transparency and accountability in the vice presidential office's budget management. The witness account provides additional detail about the operational structure used to administer the contested funds during Lachica's tenure as security chief. The impeachment proceedings continue to examine how the OVP allocated resources designated for confidential purposes and the chain of responsibility for such disbursements.