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DILG: Over 400 local officials, civilians facing criminal raps over irregularities in gov’t cash aid distribution

(Eagle News) — Over 400 local officials and civilians are facing criminal charges over anomalies in the distribution of the government’s financial assistance under the Social Amelioration Program. In  a statement, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said of the 437, 203 were elected public officials, including a municipal mayor, city and municipal councilors, barangay captains, barangay kagawads, SK chairmen and SK councilors. Another 102 are barangay and city personnel, including barangay secretaries, […]