Uncovering the OVP Confidential Fund Anomalies: The Case of 'Kamote' and 'Mango'

 Recent revelations surrounding the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) confidential fund disbursements have raised concerns about potential misuse of public funds. Investigations have uncovered unusual recipient names like "Jay Kamote" and "Miggy Mango" listed in the OVP's acknowledgment receipts submitted to the Commission on Audit (COA). (Source)

Dubious Recipients: Fruits, Snacks, and the 'Dodong Gang'

House Deputy Majority Leader Paolo Ortega exposed the existence of recipients with unusual names, including five individuals with the name "Dodong"—Dodong Alcala, Dodong Bina, Dodong Bunal, Dodong Darong, and Dodong S. Barok. Ortega remarked, "First, we discovered names similar to junk food and cellphone brands. Now, there are fruits and sweet potato, as well as the 'Dodong Gang'—not only three but five Dodongs were on the list." (Source)

These discoveries follow previous findings where names resembling popular snack brands and electronic devices, such as "Mary Grace Piattos," "Pia Piatos-Lim," and "Xiaome Ocho," were found on the list of fund recipients.

PSA Investigation: Missing Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

A thorough examination by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), commissioned by the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability, investigated 1,992 names linked to the OVP's confidential fund expenditures. The findings were alarming:

• Birth Records: 1,322 individuals had no birth records in the PSA database.
• Marriage Records: 1,456 lacked marriage records, with only 536 potential matches.
• Death Records: 1,593 had no death records, with just 399 possible matches.

Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua noted, "If these names cannot be found in the civil registry, it strongly suggests they do not exist. The [receipts] may have been manufactured to justify the disbursement of confidential funds." (Source)

Echoes of the DepEd Investigation

The OVP's situation mirrors past irregularities within the Department of Education (DepEd), also previously led by Vice President Sara Duterte. An investigation of 677 names revealed that:

• 405 had no birth records
• 445 lacked marriage certificates
• 508 had no death certificates

Notably, the name "Mary Grace Piattos"—a combination of a popular restaurant and snack brand—sparked public skepticism over the authenticity of the listed recipients. (Source)

Calls for Accountability and Transparency

The emergence of these fictitious names in official documents has intensified calls for greater transparency in the handling of confidential funds. Ortega emphasized the gravity of the situation, questioning the legitimacy of the payroll and the actual recipients of the OVP's confidential and intelligence funds.

He argued that these findings strengthen the case for impeachment against Vice President Duterte, centered on the questionable use of ₱612.5 million in confidential fund allocations under the OVP and DepEd. (Source)

As the investigation continues, the public and lawmakers alike demand answers and accountability to ensure the proper use of public funds.

Guy carries his GF hoping to keep her Dry Then this Happened!

This man and woman romantic moment was captured from a room in front of the flooded road. People were heard laughing at them and they were even teasing the guy, calling him Romeo.

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge of Celebrities

The Ice Bucket Challenge, sometimes called the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, is an activity involving dumping a bucket of ice water on one's head or donating to the ALS Association in the United States. It went viral throughout social media during the Northern Hemisphere summer of 2014. The challenge dares nominated participants to be filmed having a bucket of ice water poured on their heads. A common stipulation is that nominated people have 24 hours to comply or forfeit by way of a charitable financial donation.

ALS is a fatal disease where people lose muscle control, including the ability to speak, eat or even breathe. Life expectancy after being diagnosed is between 2-5 years and current treatment can only extend it by a few months.

The Ice Bucket Challenge saw people donate $7.3 overnight and total donations has reached a total of $22.9 million, 12 times the amount raised last year according to the ALS Association! Steven Spielberg, Justin Bieber and Bill Gates are among many celebrities pouring buckets of ice water over their heads and donating to fight Lou Gehrig’s disease, in a fundraising effort that has gone viral. Since June, several thousand people worldwide have recorded themselves getting drenched, then posted the stunt online and challenged others to do the same, or pledge USD 100 to ALS research. Many have done both, in an effort has raise millions of dollars for the ALS Association, which combats amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Here are some videos of celebrities accepting and challenging others for ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. 

Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Tim Cook, Justin Timberlake, David Bautista, Blake Sheldon, Adam Levine, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, Shaquile O'neal,
Dana White, Lorenza Fertita, Dwayne Johnson, HHH, Ronda Rousey, BJ Penn, Bas Rutten,Ariel Helwani, etc.





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www.thehealthsite.com
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CONFUSING VIDEO: Ken Lee or Without you by Mariah Carey

This video is not a parody. Valentina believes that she has the right lyrics and she admits that she  is not very good in speaking in English. She just had the lyrics by listening over and over to the song.     

Drunkest Guy Ever! Funny Video.

Drunkest Guy Ever!!!!!

The Walking Drunk hahaha...

 

Japanese Show! Crazy Prank!

Crazy Prank!!!

Incredibly the funniest.. I can't stop laughing!!! hahahaha

Do It Yourself Lamp from an Orange.

Do.It.Yourself Lamp from an Orange

How to make a simple oil lamp with two standard household items. You will need an orange (fruit) and olive oil. This will enable us to create our own lamp in case of a power outage. No electricity needed and fun to make.

We will show you how the stem of the orange will act as the wick and will actually last 6-8 hours. To add a nice effect use the top of the cut off orange as a shield. You may even get a natural citrus smell as a bonus. Who needs those 20 dollar expensive candles anyway?

 

Turn an Orange Into An 8-Hour Candle

 

Funny Chocolate Commercial!

 Incredibly funny.. hahaha :)

 

Drake sings "Let it Go" as Manny Pacquiao and its hilarious!

Aubrey Drake Graham, who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist, rapper, songwriter, and actor. He was born in Toronto, Ontario. He first garnered recognition for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. He later rose to prominence as a rapper, releasing several mixtapes like Room For Improvement before signing to Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment in June 2009.

 

 “Sometimes, people want Manny Pacquiao to fight all the time, I can’t fight for the rest of my life you know that I have to do different things that make me happy so I like to sing” Manny Pacquiao (Drake) said.

In this video, Drake used to impersonate Manny Pacquiao while singing “Let it go”.  Its funny because he really looks like Manny Pacquiao. The way he speak, sing and he’s moves sometimes.

  

Don't correct your Teacher how to Pronounce your Name

 

A substitute teacher from the inner city refuses to be messed with while taking attendance. 

   

Funny Loud Conversation!

I can't stop laughing, unbelievably crazy.. :)

Funny Filipino Chef

   His name is Charles Miguel, funny Filipino Chef at the Benihana in London doing amazing hand tricks in his cooking routines!

Devil Baby Attack Prank in New York City

An animatronic "devil baby" in a remote controlled stroller goes on a rampage through the streets of New York City and hidden cameras record people's reactions.

Devils Due Movie Commercial