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ers of civil society groups and the church file a plunder complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte with the Office of the Ombudsman. This

, over Duterte’s alleged misuse of her confidential funds as Vice President and when she was Education Secretary. The Na

tional Bureau of Investigation has requested the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice against former lawmaker Zaldy Co. The bu

reau confirms on Friday, December 12, it has already made the request as early as November 23. Bureau

of Internal Revenue Commissioner Charlito Mendoza says all letters of authority will now require his approval before they are issued. This,

as part of ongoing audit reforms to prevent its misuse. The De

partment of Justice is flagged for a pattern of granting refugee status to Chinese fugitives wanted for financial crimes. Meghan