DILG: 134 barangay officials face charges for SAP anomalies

Updated Mon, May 25, 2020 at 12:27 PM Published Sat, May 23, 2020 at 9:59 PM

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) clarified that Social Amelioration Program (SAP) cash aid is strictly for the "poorest of the poor."

As of May 25, 2020, 134 barangay officials are facing criminal charges before the Department of Justice (DOJ) for SAP distribution anomalies, a 320 percent increase from 42 officials charged on May 20.

DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año stated that these officials "destroyed the trust of the government and their constituents" and will face consequences.

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) is investigating 86 other cases involving probable suspects, including barangay officials and private individuals, and will file nine more cases soon.

Complaints received by the DILG include alleged illegal collection of fees from beneficiaries and the inclusion of unqualified relatives as recipients.

DOJ Secretary Menardo Guevarra and Prosecutor General Benedicto Malcontento have instructed all prosecutors to prioritize the preliminary investigation of these cases.

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