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Inquirer.net - Oct 18, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel expects the Office of the Ombudsman to file criminal cases against Vice President Sara Duterte over the alleged misuse of confidential funds, following the agency’s announcement Friday that it has begun evaluating the evidence. House trial spokesperson Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur said Sunday that the

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