Duterte won’t attend House probe, tells lawmakers to end it ‘immediately’

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte told the House of Representatives’ Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability that she would not attend the continuation of its investigation into her office’s use of funds and asked lawmakers to end it “immediately.”

In a letter dated Sept. 23, 2024, Duterte informed Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua, the committee’s chairman, that she would “not be attending the deliberation” and stated her reasons.