Names in acknowledgement receipts ‘aliases’ — Sara Duterte defense

VEEP. Vice President Sara Duterte arrives at the Senate on July 7, 2026, to meet with her lawyers but does not attend the impeachment trial. Angie de Silva/Rappler The defense counsel of VP Sara Duterte clarifies longstanding question on the names appearing in the acknowledgement receipts for the confidential funds of DepEd, OVP MANILA, Philippines – For the first time, a defense counsel of Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed that the unusual names appearing on acknowledgement receipts (ARs) used to liquidate the confidential funds of the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Office of the Vice President (OVP) were aliases. On Day 22 of Duterte’s impeachment trial, defense lawyer Justine Gular clarified a longstanding question over whether the names listed in the alleged informants’ acknowledgement receipts were real. “Given that it became a material matter, we have to couch this answer that is classified matter — but these are in fact, aliases, your Honor, for the consideration of this court,” Gular said. “I hope you understand, your Honor, that in threshing out this matter, having in mind the reminder of the good presiding officer, we will do this at the appropriate time during our presentation of evidence. I will veer away from making conclusion of law or facts, as of the moment,” he added. More details to follow. – Rappler.com How does this make you feel? Loading