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📊 Poll Dapat ba talaga makulong si Senator Bato At iba pang Ka alyado ni PRRD?
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stephcurry-123
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Kahit ano source nila basta pabor sa idol nila
KingSemreh
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Anong rason ba bakit siya ini-impeach ng Pinklawan at Kakampwet?
Una is yong, 125 Milyon na Confidentail Fund pero di niyo alam magkano ang You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., representing the largest single share of the country's secret funds for 2026.
Interesado kayong ma impeach si Sara in one reason, which is not applicable to others kasi ____ .
Ano, bakit?
Sarah is malaking tinik sa buhay at hanapbuhay ng NPA kasi Vice President palang siya ay malaki na ang nagawa niya para pahinain ang NPA in connection with Confidential Fund. Plus, mawawalan sila ng chance ang Pinklawan at Kakampwet sa 2028 election and then another 6 years more to wait for another chance. Tama o mali?
Yes, there are several problems with the statement — some factual inaccuracies, exaggerations, selective framing, and unproven assumptions. I'll break it down point by point objectively.
### 1. The comparison of Confidential Funds (₱125M for Sara vs. ₱4.5B for Marcos Jr.)
- This part is factually correct: Sara Duterte’s OVP had ₱125 million in confidential funds in 2022 (plus more in 2023 via DepEd). President Marcos Jr.’s Office of the President consistently gets around ₱4.5 billion in Confidential and Intelligence Funds (CIF) annually, including in the 2026 budget — the largest single share.
- What’s misleading: The impeachment complaints against Sara focus on how her funds were used (rapid spending, lack of proper documentation, alleged irregular liquidation/transfer of cash advances, COA disallowances like ₱73M+). It’s not just the existence of the funds, but alleged violations of rules on confidential funds (e.g., proper purpose, documentation, no prohibited transfers). Presidents have long received large CIF allocations with less public scrutiny due to the nature of the presidency vs. VP. Selective application is a valid political criticism, but it doesn’t automatically invalidate the specific issues raised against Sara.
### 2. "Ini-impeach ng Pinklawan at Kakampwet"
- “Pinklawan” is a derogatory term for Leni Robredo/"pink" supporters (opposition). “Kakampwet” is a twist on “Kakampink,” often used mockingly.
- Impeachment complaints came from various groups, including opposition figures and some administration-allied lawmakers amid the Duterte-Marcos rift. It’s not purely one bloc. Political motivations exist on all sides in Philippine politics.
### 3. Sara as "malaking tinik" (big thorn) to the NPA because of Confidential Funds
- Partially true but overstated: Sara has been vocal against the NPA/CPP-NDF, continued anti-insurgency efforts from her Davao days, and opposed peace talks. She claims her confidential funds supported security/anti-communist efforts. However, there is no strong public evidence that her OVP confidential funds directly caused major weakening of the NPA nationwide. NPA decline is due to long-term military operations, surrenders, and other factors across administrations. Linking it directly to her CIF is more political narrative than verified achievement.
### 4. Political motive: Remove her for 2028 elections
- This is speculative but plausible in Philippine politics. Sara was a strong contender for 2028 before the rift with Marcos. Impeachment (or weakening her) could clear the field. However, this is an assumption about motives — the complaints cite legal grounds (misuse of funds, unexplained wealth, etc.). Political timing doesn’t automatically mean the accusations are false (or true). Both sides engage in this.
### Overall Assessment
The statement is a partisan defense that:
- Correctly points out the disparity in fund sizes (a common "whataboutism" argument).
- Downplays legitimate procedural and audit issues with Sara’s funds (COA flags, rapid liquidation, documentation problems).
- Overclaims her impact on the NPA.
- Frames critics as purely politically motivated ("Pinklawan at Kakampwet") while ignoring broader concerns about confidential funds across government.
Tama o Mali? → Mostly mali (wrong) as a balanced explanation, but it captures real political double standards on confidential funds. The impeachment is messy, politically charged, and tied to the Marcos-Duterte alliance breakup. Similar scrutiny should apply to all large CIF users for consistency.
Philippine politics often mixes valid issues with vendettas — this statement leans heavily into the latter.
KingSemreh
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Check those Key Endorsers of Impeachment against VP Sarah!
"What’s misleading: The impeachment complaints against Sara focus on how her funds were used (rapid spending, lack of proper documentation, alleged irregular liquidation/transfer of cash advances, COA disallowances like ₱73M+). It’s not just the existence of the funds, but alleged violations of rules on confidential funds (e.g., proper purpose, documentation, no prohibited transfers). Presidents have long received large CIF allocations with less public scrutiny due to the nature of the presidency vs. VP. Selective application is a valid political criticism, but it doesn’t automatically invalidate the specific issues raised against Sara."
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No, the audit rules legally apply to all government officials, but the political enforcement has been selectively applied to Sara Duterte. [You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.]
The differences between how she is treated compared to the rest of the government highlight this gap between legal rules and political realities:
1. The Legal Reality: All Are Subject to the Same Audit Rules
The Commission on Audit (COA) utilizes a single standard—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.—to audit the confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) of every single agency, including the Office of the President (OP), the military, and local mayors. [You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.]
- If anyone else violated the rules: Any official who submits fake receipts, uses unverified names, or allows unauthorized staff to handle secret cash advances faces a Notice of Disallowance (ND).
- The Difference: COA explicitly flagged the Office of the Vice President (OVP) with an ND ordering the return of ₱73.2 million (for 2022) and ₱375 million (for 2023). Other major offices, despite spending billions, successfully passed these specific documentation metrics without being legally flagged by state auditors. [You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.]
While the law is universal, the political will to punish violations is highly selective. [You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.]
- The President’s Exemption from Scrutiny: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s office spent ₱4.57 billion in secret funds in a single year. Critics and minority lawmakers argued that the President's secret spending should face You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. However, the House leadership explicitly blocked hearings into the President’s funds, stating that You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and his budget involves sensitive national security.
- The Congressmen's "Pork": The very congressmen investigating the Vice President control billions in unconstitutional, re-packaged "pork barrel" allocables hidden inside public works budgets. They face zero internal investigations or impeachment threats because they hold the majority power in the House. [You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.]
Kung pinklawan ka or loyalista ka, hihiwain kita sa tatlowag lang sana pamarisan ng iba baka mas dumami pa ang alsa baka sa pinas
KingSemreh
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Puro Duterte ang sensitivity ninyo pero manhid (paralyzed) ang feeling ninyo kay Mahal na Pangulo. Ano ba talaga pinaglalaban ninyo? Umabot na nga sa SC may nakikiusap nanaman.
Oo nga bat kaya ayaw nan ni BBM magpa drug test, ang dali dali lang naman.
KingSemreh
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Kay Trillanes mo itanong yan kasi malaki daw natatanggap niyan. Inggit sa Trililing kasi maliit lang daw yong kanya. Haha
KingSemreh
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Pakitingnan nga ito mga nagmamahal at supporter ni Trillanes na walang sawang nakasubaybay sa kanya.
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Lahat ng party pinasok pero kasi hindi makontento kaya he got what he deserved.
Ngayon kay Bangag Party nakiki sympathy. Secret weapon ni bangag yan.
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Lahat ng party pinasok pero kasi hindi makontento kaya he got what he deserved.
Ngayon kay Bangag Party nakiki sympathy. Secret weapon ni bangag yan.
Chaeyoungiii
Elite
Walang secret weapon na sinasabe mo
Matagal nang sumusugpo ng kurap at gutom sa pera yang si trillanes
Kung sa tingin mo ginagawa nya yon para sa pansariling interest, Try mo iresearch yung background ni trillanes
Para naman mamulat yung pananaw mo
Kumusta pala yung davao na sinasabe niyong maunlad dahil sa mga duterte? Diba binabaha ngayon? May 51 billion flood control funds pero ni isang flood control project hindi manlang nabalita
Ginagawa mo kasing artista yung politika imbis na tignan sila bilang pampublikong manggagawa para sa bansa
Lavitation
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Yes. Kailangan panugatan ng mga co-perpetrator ni FRRD ang mga nagawa nila.
stephcurry-123
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KingSemreh
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Walang problema sa investigation ng tama at hindi selective. Kasi yun ang batas, pantay pantay, mahirap o mayaman.
Isipin mo Act Teacher Rep. Tenio, magsasampa ng kaso sa Davao for flood control issue. Sariling Tae sa bakuran hindi malinis tapos gusto maglinis sa ibang bakuran.
Puro diversion lang, hindi ba?
Representative Tinio is not an elected individual official but a party list representative. He is suppose to make and pass a law for education and teachers relation benefits for a better future.
KingSemreh
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Anong problema kung binabaha, may mga projects at hindi ghost.
Normal na magreklamo kung talaga hindi nagamit ang pundo at ghost project. Hindi tulad ng mga tinatago na signed completed pero walang projects physically completed kasi puro papel.
Gaano mo ba kakilala si Trillanes?
During his tenure as a Philippine Senator, Antonio "Sonny" Trillanes IV allocated a significant portion of his office’s budget toward the hiring of consultants, which sparked public debate and scrutiny. [You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.]
The Consultant Payroll and Budget
- Total Spending: In 2014, Trillanes topped the Commission on Audit (COA) list of Senate spenders, utilizing P18 million annually for consultancy services.
- Number of Consultants: His office allocated P1.63 million a month to fund the salaries of 63 consultants.
- Budget Limits: Critics from the camp of former Vice President Jejomar Binay pointed out that this amount exceeded the standard senate allocation of P506,262 per month. Trillanes' office clarified that this was done by realigning unspent allocations for unfilled regular staff positions, which was allowable under senate rules. [You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.]
Who Was on the Payroll?
According to Senate documents reviewed by state auditors, the 63 consultants included various individuals: [You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.]
- Military Allies: At least 16 former military subordinates and colleagues who participated with him in the 2003 Oakwood mutiny.
- Family Members: His brother, Juan Antonio Trillanes, was hired as a consultant, receiving \(\text{P}71,200\) per month.
- Others: His staff also consisted of family drivers, former household staff, media workers, security and financial analysts, and area-specific legislative coordinators. [You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.]
DARKCLOUDS
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syempre naman dapat sya makulong. unang una sinong matinong senator ang mawawala ng parang bula after 6months mag papakita ng parang sya pa VIP