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Filipino Activists Accuse Duterte of Massive Graft Scandal

12/13/2025

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Filipino activists protested in Manila on December 10, accusing Vice-President Sara Duterte and 15 officials of misusing 612.5 million pesos.
The complaint filed on December 12 alleges criminal violations, including breaches of anti-graft law.
Duterte led the Department of Education from mid-2022 to mid-2024.
The graft scandal coincides with billions in flood-project funds.
Duterte remains confident amid tensions with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who must step down in 2028.

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Filipino activists protested in Manila on December 10, accusing Vice-President Sara Duterte and 15 officials of misusing 612.5 million pesos.
The complaint filed on December 12 alleges criminal violations, including breaches of anti-graft law.
Duterte led the Department of Education from mid-2022 to mid-2024.
The graft scandal coincides with billions in flood-project funds.
Duterte remains confident amid tensions with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who must step down in 2028.