Vice President Sara Duterte clarified that the Commission on Audit (COA) found no irregularities in the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) 2024 procurement of CCTV systems.
“Wala pong findings na ganun ang Commission on Audit. Kung nakita ninyo sa statement ng Office of the Vice President, pinublish na yung report ng Commission on Audit at wala silang findings of any wrongdoing sa Office of the Vice President,” Duterte said in an ambush interview in The Hague, Netherlands on December 5.
COA’s report noted that the OVP acquired seven CCTV units in 2024 at a total cost of ₱1.48 million, roughly ₱212,000 each, for satellite offices, extension offices, and Libreng Sakay buses, based on recommendations from its security team.
“All went through the proper modes of procurement, and there were no COA findings,” the OVP said earlier.
Duterte also highlighted the unqualified opinion rendered by COA, crediting her staff for handling the paperwork and execution of orders.
“Ako lang yung mukha ng opisina pero lahat ng paperwork, lahat ng trabaho sa mga utos ko, lahat ng legwork, trabaho yan ng mga personnel ng Office of the Vice President,” she said.
She added her gratitude to the public for recognizing their work: “At kahit man, kahit man na bumaba o tumaas yan, na pabago-bago ang numbers, rest assured that the Office of the Vice President will continue to faithfully serve the Filipino people,” Duterte stated.