The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability’s inquiry into Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) alleged misuse of public funds is nothing more than a ruse to launch another political attack and prepare for a possible filing of an impeachment case against her, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
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00:00What we are witnessing now is no ordinary legislative inquiry.
00:07This exercise is a well-funded and coordinated political attack.
00:13This much is evident from the very words of the privileged speech that prompted this inquiry.
00:23A speech that's simply meant to say, do not vote for Sara on 2028.
00:31It is clear to me that this inquiry is not about misused funds, accountability, or governance.
00:39Instead, it is solely aimed at discrediting my name and my office to prevent future political contests.
00:53So, you may try to destroy me. You can skin me alive and throw my ashes to the wind.
01:03But let it be known, you will find me unbowed.
01:10I will continue to serve the Filipino people no matter the personal cost or political intrigue.
01:20Having said that, I will not allow myself to be subjected to an inquiry based on an empty privileged speech.
01:29Just so you can attack me and do indirectly what you failed to do directly during the budget hearings.
01:40I therefore request this committee to terminate this inquiry for its clear lack of any proposed legislation or substantive matter for discussion.
01:56If you feel that all the documentary submissions are not enough, then by all means, don't give a budget.
02:06To be honest, your budget is not enough because it is very easy to remove a budget.
02:18What you are trying to do is make a case for impeachment.
02:26I am not a candidate for the upcoming election.
02:31I am not a politician.
02:33What I am doing is fulfilling my oath of office and campaign platforms, namely work, education, and a peaceful life.
02:49As I have said before and repeated several times, I am not the problem of this country.
03:02The real problem of this country is hunger, poverty, illegal drugs, criminality, and terrorism.
03:14The lack of health care, quality education, and infrastructure for disasters.
03:24So, you may try to destroy me.
03:27You can skin me alive and throw my ashes to the wind.
03:33But let it be known, you will find me unbowed.
03:41I will continue to serve the Filipino people no matter the personal cost or political intrigue.
03:49Having said that, I will not allow myself to be subjected to an inquiry based on an empty privilege speech
03:59just so you can attack me and do indirectly what you failed to do directly during the budget hearings.
04:09I therefore request this committee to terminate this inquiry for its clear lack of any proposed legislation or substantive matter for discussion.