FALSE: Lawmakers paid to impeach VP Sara Duterte

A circulating post online presents an alleged document that serves as evidence showing that lawmakers were paid to help impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. 

CLAIM:

A circulating social media post claims that a document serves as evidence that several lawmakers from Ilocos Norte were paid to support the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.

RATING: FALSE 

CONCLUSION:

There is no official report or verified evidence showing that lawmakers are involved in illegal transactions related to the Sara impeachment. 

The image being circulated appears to show an alleged formal request seeking the allocation of a portion of a medical assistance fund for the district represented by several Ilocos Norte representatives. However, the document remains unverified and does not have any connection with the impeachment proceedings. . 

THE FACTS:

• The House of Representatives has found probable cause in the complaints against the Vice President. 
• Through a 257-25-9 vote, the plenary body has impeached Sara Duterte, exceeding the one-third threshold required under the constitution. 
• On May 13, the Articles of Impeachment was transmitted to the Senate, where gunshots were fired. 
• Alan Peter Cayetano, on May 14, confirmed receipt of the articles of impeachment against the Vice President Sara Duterte. 
• Cayetano later announced that the Senate will convene as an impeachment court on May 18. 

THE BOTTOMLINE:

The post does not provide credible proof that lawmakers were paid to impeach Sara Duterte.