MANILA — “Mary Grace Piattos”, the alleged recipient of confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President (OVP), lacks birth record, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
In a statement on Tuesday, the PSA said its database yielded a “negative record” for Mary Grace Piattos’ birth, marriage, and death.
The PSA added that it could search further for a civil registry document if it receives additional information like the name of Mary Grace Piattos’’ parents.
The name “Mary Grace Piattos” allegedly appeared on acknowledgment receipts submitted by the OVP to the Commission on Audit in 2022.
Some members of the House of Representatives described the individual as a “fictitious” entity possibly named after a restaurant and a snack.
At a recent House hearing, a special disbursing officer of the OVP claimed that the surname “Piattos” actually exists in Davao City.
Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has repeatedly denied allegations of corruption and fund misuse, saying that the House investigation was part of political persecution.
In a recent interview, Duterte-Carpio refused to comment on “Mary Grace Piattos”, saying she had not seen the receipt where the name supposedly appeared./PN
