Davao City, 1st District: Rep. Paolo Duterte Earned P24.225 Million, Including P6.880 Million in ‘Other MOOE’ in 2020

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The reports show that Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte earned P24.225 million in 2020, including P6.880 million he received from “other MOOE” or Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses, as stated in a Twitter post by iMPACT Leadership and the latest list of expenses of each member of Congress published on the Commission on Audit (COA) website.

Paolo Duterte

This information allows for a thorough examination and scrutiny by the public regarding the earnings and expenditures of their congressional representatives. During the pandemic, this kind of transparency is even more critical for the trust and accountability of government officials. The Dutertes faced controversy after the public learned that Vice President Sara Duterte spent P125 million in confidential funds in 11 days. Therefore, the COA and the public should closely monitor Rep. Duterte’s MOOE. This may elicit various reactions from the public. Some may react to Rep. Duterte’s high income, while others may express concerns about having sufficient funds for district or constituency improvement projects. The “other MOOE” or Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses may raise interest or questions, and citizens may request details to understand how it was used.

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In times like this, transparency and accountability in government are crucial. Officials should demonstrate the sources of their income and how it is spent for the benefit of their constituents. This ensures that public funds go to the right purposes and do not lead to corruption.

Paolo Duterte

Above all, citizens have the right to know the details of the expenses and income of their congressional representatives. This is an important step toward government transparency and strengthening the relationship between officials and their constituents.

With access to such information, citizens can better hold their officials accountable for their duties and closely monitor the actions of their representatives in government. This is a step toward a more successful democracy and a more just governance.

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