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Marcos accused of attempting to clear Duterte in impeachment trial
Palace officials have leveled accusations at Senator Imee Marcos during Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings, claiming she is working to exonerate the vice president of confidential fund misuse allegations. The dispute emerged during the 17th day of testimony in the trial.
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Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday accused Senator Imee Marcos of attempting to clear Vice President Sara Duterte of charges involving the misuse of confidential funds. Castro made the assertion as Duterte's impeachment trial entered its 17th day of proceedings. Marcos, the sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., repeatedly questioned former Office of the Vice President officials regarding their handling of discretionary funds during their testimony. The line of questioning prompted Castro to characterize Marcos's approach as an effort to defend the vice president against the mounting allegations. The impeachment trial centers on how confidential funds under Duterte's administration were utilized, with prosecutors alleging improper disbursement of public money. The proceedings have drawn significant attention as lawmakers continue to examine records and hear testimony from current and former OVP personnel involved in fund management. The case represents one of the highest-profile impeachment actions in recent Philippine legislative history.