DILG Charges 437 People Over Alleged Pandemic Aid Corruption

DILG – The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently filed administrative cases against 437 over pandemic aid corruption.

According to ABS-CBN News, the cases that was filed at the Office of the Ombudsman include a plea for the immediate suspension from duty of the respondents who reported to have pocketed funds or give aid to unauthorized or ghost beneficiaries.

Among the 437 charged were 203 elected officials, which included a town mayor, councilors, village chairmen, and youth council leaders. Also included were some treasurers, secretaries, social welfare and health officers, and daycare teachers who are allegedly involved in corruption.

Based on the report, the cops are also probing 626 people who would also face criminal complaints over the social amelioration program (SAP) soon, according to Interior Undersecretary Bernardo Florece.

“Nakakalungkot talaga na in the midst of this pandemic, mayroon pang gumagawa ng mga ganoon and these are government officials,”
“Siguro some are already preparing for the next election, nagga-gather ng pondo for their own interest.”

The video came with a full interview with the Interior Undersecretary, which you can check right here:

The video gained 10 likes, and 119 views, as of the moment. Here are some of the comments:

“Puwede ba i-firing squad na kaagad yong mga corrupt na government officials?”
Mat A on YouTube

“We need to see King Duterte Live with News Media. Obviously, King Duterte is not fit to work as a President. In a hearing was proven, you didn’t break any violation of Franchise Law. It’s a Done Deal. Congress We need to see King Duterte Live with News Media.Obviously, he is not fit to be President. In case of Serious Illness of the President, the public should be inform of the state of his health condition. The Members of the Cabinet in charge of National Security and Foreign Relations and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, shall not be denied access to the President during such illness. A President’s health is a PUBLIC INTEREST. It is important for the public to know his health condition. He is the Commander in Chief. Filipino needs a fully mentally functioning presidency to make important decision on behalf of the Filipino People.”
Pogo Nakawan on YouTube