Sara Duterte ready to work with zero budget amid clash with House

Summary

In the transcript, a discussion revolves around political strategies and budget hearings involving the Office of the Vice President. Accusations of misuse of confidential funds are refuted, with emphasis on the Vice President's commitment to work diligently despite potential budget cuts or even a zero budget. The Vice President addresses the public, urging them not to be swayed by political noise and to scrutinize the budget details for transparency. The message concludes with a call for unity to support those in need, highlighting the importance of addressing the real issues affecting the country.

Takeaways

• 🗣️ The speaker is addressing concerns about a targeted plan to undermine them, specifically regarding budget allocations.
• 💼 There was a meeting with Congressman Martin Romualdez discussing the removal of confidential funds, which was reported by a press release from the Makabayan bloc.
• 🗣️ A Congressman mentioned that the removal of confidential funds for 'Inday Sara' would not cause her to be upset, as she is focused on work and not on the budget.
• 🏛️ During the budget hearing for the Office of the Vice President, the use of confidential funds was defended, and efforts were made to expedite work on targeted projects.
• ⏰ After the plenary session in the House, a statement from Congressman Zaldo was released, claiming a unanimous decision to remove confidential funds, which was perceived as an attack on the speaker.
• 📢 The Makabayan bloc, led by Martin Romualdez, was active in the budget discussions, and the speaker suggests that their actions were driven by a desire not to be attacked and to support certain groups.
• 📋 The speaker references an October memorandum from the Commission on Audit, indicating that the confidential funds were not used by the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education as of 2023.
• 📢 The speaker points out that despite the attacks, they are prepared to work with whatever budget is allocated, even if it's minimal.
• 🏢 The speaker is resolute that the Office of the Vice President will continue to function and assist the public, regardless of the budget situation.
• 🙏 The speaker concludes with a message to the public, urging them not to be swayed by political noise and to focus on unity and helping those in need.

Q & A

What was the main issue discussed during the budget hearing for the Office of the Vice President in September 2023?

The main issue discussed was the proposal to remove confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President's budget.

Who was mentioned as being against the removal of confidential funds?

Congressman Martin Romualdez was mentioned as being against the removal of confidential funds.

What was the claim made by Congressman Martin Romualdez regarding Inday Sara's reaction to the removal of confidential funds?

Congressman Martin Romualdez claimed that Inday Sara would not be upset about the removal of confidential funds because she is not concerned with money and would work regardless of the budget.

What was the outcome of the plenary session in the House after the budget hearing?

The outcome was that a statement was released by Congressman Zaldo stating that there was a unanimous decision by party leaders under the leadership of Congressman Martin Romualdez to remove confidential funds.

What did the transcript reveal about the relationship between the Makabayan bloc and Congressman Martin Romualdez?

The transcript revealed that the Makabayan bloc was in collusion with Congressman Martin Romualdez, and due to his desire not to be attacked and to support the Makabayan and the NPA, he removed the budget.

What was the significance of the October memorandum from the Commission on Audit mentioned in the transcript?

The October memorandum from the Commission on Audit was significant as it provided a confirmation of the attack on the Office of the Vice President using confidential funds and showed that the funds were not used for the intended purposes.

What was the response of the Office of the Vice President regarding the allegations of misuse of confidential funds?

The Office of the Vice President defended that there was no misuse of confidential funds and that they operated within the limits set by the government's budget.

What was the strategy discussed during the budget hearing against the Vice President?

The strategy discussed was to use the confidential funds issue to attack the Vice President and to potentially give the Office of the Vice President a zero or very minimal budget.

What was the context of the impeachment discussions mentioned in the transcript?

The impeachment discussions were in reference to previous statements made by Franz Castro about the possible impeachment of Inday Sara, which was linked to the confidential funds issue.

What message did the Vice President have for the citizens regarding the political attacks and the country's situation?

The Vice President urged citizens not to be swayed by political noise and to scrutinize every item in the budget. She also called for unity and assistance for those in need, emphasizing that the real problem of the country is the increasing number of poor and hungry families.