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DILG Backs Raps vs Execs Accused of Skimming Cash Aid

The Department of Social Welfare and Development filed 11 criminal and administrative complaints against officials accused of unlawfully taking P8,000 from cash aid beneficiaries, the agency said.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday expressed support for the graft and administrative complaints against 14 local and barangay officials in Iloilo City over alleged irregularities in the distribution of cash assistance. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) lodged the complaints against the officials at the Office of the Ombudsman earlier on Friday. In a statement, the DIL…

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Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has formally filed a case for Grave Misconduct, Graft and Abuse of Authority against 14 barangay officials in 16 barangays in Iloilo City. This follows the reported anomalies in the Assistance to Individuals Situation in the province. He brought several boxes of documents containing information and evidence regarding the said anomalies. According to Gatchalian, the fili…

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Manila Standard broke the news in on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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