Vice President Sara Duterte holds a press conference, February 7, 2025. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File

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<p>Additional names which appear to be derived from food were found as recipients of confidential funds from Vice President Sara Duterte’s office, a lawmaker said. </p>

Additional names which appear to be derived from food were found as recipients of confidential funds from Vice President Sara Duterte’s office, a lawmaker said.

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‘Jay Kamote’, ‘Miggy Mango’ found on OVP confidential fund receipts, says lawmaker

‘Jay Kamote’, ‘Miggy Mango’ found on OVP confidential fund receipts, says lawmaker

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