DILG files cases vs 155 barangay execs over SAP anomalies

The DILG is pursuing cases against 155 barangay officials for alleged anomalies in the Social Amelioration Program (SAP).

These officials are being investigated for including unqualified recipients like relatives and friends, and for allowing double cash aid distribution.

DILG Secretary Eduardo Año confirmed that investigations are ongoing, with complaints against 30 village officials already referred to the Office of the Ombudsman.

Año encouraged the public to report more irregularities and stated that the names of aid recipients have been posted in barangay halls for public scrutiny.

The DILG also reported that 99% of the first wave of SAP aid has been distributed, with five million beneficiaries in the second wave already validated.

Families who did not receive aid in the first tranche will be prioritized in the second wave.

The AFP and PNP will assist in distributing cash aid in remote and security-risk areas.

The use of ATM pay schemes will be prioritized for the second wave of SAP distribution.