In a surprising twist, lawmaker Stella Quimbo corrects Makabayan, saying the Office of the Vice President exhausted its P125-million confidential funds in 11 days, not 19

“The truth is, I was also surprised when I heard reports that the amount was spent within 19 days. I asked COA and I checked numerous reports. It was not spent within 19 days, but 11 days,” answered House appropriations senior vice chairperson Stella Quimbo, who was speaking on behalf of COA as its budget sponsor in the House.