Manila Bulletin
Negros brgy chair charged for SAP anomalies
A barangay chairman in Toboso, Negros Occidental and other officials face charges for alleged irregularities in the distribution of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) benefits.
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) - Negros Occidental filed charges for violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and the Bayanihan To Heal As One Act against Barangay Salamanca Chairman Romeo Sultan.
Sultan allegedly did not properly screen qualified beneficiaries and prioritized those beneficial to his personal interest.
A beneficiary entitled to P6,000 cash aid was allegedly asked to return P4,000, with the deducted amount intended for other residents who had not yet received assistance.
The CIDG stated that such irregularities in the distribution of government cash aid will be investigated properly.
Sultan has yet to comment on the allegations made against him.
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