The impeachment court proceedings regarding Sara Duterte’s use of Department of Education (DepEd) confidential funds continued on September 1st with testimony from two military officials. These officials’ signatures appear on documents DepEd utilized to account for the P15.5 million in confidential funds spent in 2023 while Duterte was Education Secretary. The hearing focused on establishing the validity of the fund liquidation process. Details of the testimony were not immediately released, but center on verifying the documentation supporting the expenditure. The impeachment case alleges misuse of these funds. Further hearings are expected to elaborate on the scope and purpose of the spending, as well as the roles of involved officials. This latest development marks a key stage in the ongoing legal challenge to Duterte’s past actions in office.