DSWD chief warns local gov’t officials involved in anomalies in cash aid distribution

The national government assures Filipinos that local government officials will be held accountable for irregularities found in carrying out the cash assistance program amid the COVID-19 crisis

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"Ito’y isang mekanismo para sa ating mga kababayan na sa tingin nila nakakita sila ng anomalya o iregularidad sa pagbibigay ng SAP ay maari nilang idulog ito sa aming grievance redress system," Bautista said in a briefing on Monday. "Ang sabi niya basta ma-substantiate ang ebidensiya ay isu-suspend niya kaagad kung sino yung opisyal ng LGU na yun," Bautista said.

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