House Prosecutor Terry Ridon clarified that the Commission on Audit's (COA) unmodified opinion for 2025 does not negate the previous order directing the Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Sara Duterte to return P448 million in confidential funds.Ridon emphasized that the COA's unmodified opinion only indicates well-presented financial statements, not legal compliance.Disallowance notices for P73 million (2022) and P375 million (2023) remain active.The prosecution seeks Senate impeachment court subpoena for Duterte and her husband Manases Carpio's financial records, citing P6.7 billion in transactions over 20 years.Ridon dismissed allegations of a 'fishing expedition,' stressing the investigation's focus on significant funds.The OVP's financial transparency remains under scrutiny despite the COA's audit findings.
Original title: Order for OVP to return confidential funds unaffected by COA opinion: Ridon
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