Witness says VP Duterte ordered release of P125 M to security officer | The wRap

Sara Duterte impeachment Aug 17, 2026 10:00 PM PHT Rappler.com Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Acosta tells court Sara Duterte ordered P125M turned over to security officer Witness and former OVP special disbursing officer Gina Acosta tells the impeachment court the order to hand over confidential funds worth P125-M to Vice President Sara Duterte’s security officer came from Duterte herself. Defense explains objection to AI use: We’re just concerned about accuracy Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team objects to the prosecution team’s use of artificial intelligence to generate an image representing the OVP’s P125-million confidential funds. Sara Duterte files 2nd perjury complaint vs Ramil Madriaga Vice President Sara Duterte files another perjury complaint against her alleged bagman Ramil Madriaga. Marcos gov’t seeks P10.773 billion in confidential, intel funds for 2027 The Marcos Jr. administration proposes P10.8 billion in confidential and intelligence funds for 2027. Alex Eala flashes strong form in Cincinnati Open debut Filipina tennis star Alex Eala advances to the third round of the Cincinnati Open after a dominant win against Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse. – Rappler.com How does this make you feel? Loading Related Topics Alex Eala Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Marcos Jr. administration Michael Wesley Poa Sara Duterte Tennis Alex Eala Sports Alex Eala flashes strong form in Cincinnati Open debut Sports Alex Eala gets chance for another payback as Ruse awaits in Cincinnati Open Fact Check FACT CHECK: Ralph Recto quote on taxing Alex Eala’s prize money is fake Sports Alex Eala’s streak ends at Belinda Bencic’s hands in Canadian Open More on Alex Eala Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Inside Track Who is Marcos endorsing in 2028? Philippine News Marcos: ‘Possible’ joint exploration with China before term ends Philippine News PH will not allow attacks on Taiwan from its soil, says Marcos Philippine News Marcos: ‘Arrangement’ on Ayungin missions doesn’t weaken PH stand More on Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Marcos Jr. administration Philippine News Marcos gov’t seeks P10.773 billion in confidential, intel funds for 2027 Editorials [EDITORIAL] ’Wag na ’wag nating sukuan ang pagbabantay sa pera ng bayan Business From ghost projects to growth slump, Marcos now faces a spending dilemma Thought Leaders [In This Economy] The Philippine economy is stuck in a rut More on Marcos Jr. administration Michael Wesley Poa Philippine News OVP-COA meeting on confidential funds not illegal – Sara’s defense Philippine News Sara’s defense: There’s explanation for P125-M OVP funds spent in 11 days Philippine News Ruling on financial records anticipated, but not a setback – Sara Duterte camp Philippine News Trial Day 6: Duterte insists disclosure of financial records violates her rights, laws More on Michael Wesley Poa Sara Duterte Philippine News LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte Philippine News Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial postponed again due to bad weather Philippine News Sara Duterte trial: Where is Ramil Madriaga now in prosecution’s case? Philippine News Acosta tells court Sara Duterte ordered P125M turned over to security officer More on Sara Duterte Tennis Sports Alex Eala flashes strong form in Cincinnati Open debut Sports Alex Eala gets chance for another payback as Ruse awaits in Cincinnati Open Sports Alex Eala’s streak ends at Belinda Bencic’s hands in Canadian Open Athletes What Alex Eala, Manny Pacquiao, and Alyssa Valdez can teach us about community More on Tennis