FALSE: PBBM’s confidential funds used for illegal drugs, VP Duterte’s similar finances for medicines

A recent circulating Facebook post gaining online traction shows a statement from the page “Makata ng Bayan” about the allocation of President Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos and VP Sara Duterte’s respective confidential funds.

CLAIM: 

The post highlighted that Marcos’ monetary counterpart was dedicated to illegal drugs, quoting it as “binili ng bawal na gamot”, whereas Duterte’s resources, tied back to her confidential funds controversy, were apparently allotted for medicine-giving.

RATING: FALSE 

CONCLUSION:

The post blends two pieces of information that do not have solid records to back each one up. The content is composed of an information snippet similarly reported by news agencies but without concrete proof during the investigation into the said issue of the Vice President, alongside a claim without any current development regarding PBBM.

THE FACTS:

• The liquidation documents submitted by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) claimed that a portion of the 2022 confidential funds was used for the “provision of medicine”, or given as the informant’s awards.
• These were eventually flagged by state auditors, noting it as “not normal” for such operations.
• There are no official audit reports, government records, or verified evidence regarding the use of PBBM’s confidential funds for such a purpose.

THE BOTTOMLINE:

The blend of claims comes from distorted news and unverified or missing sources. The post’s motive is most likely to invoke humor and political satire, continuing to attract engagement from netizens in the upload.