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24 officials absent during ‘Uwan’ to face DILG probe
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is investigating 24 local officials, primarily mayors, for foreign travels undertaken during Super Typhoon Uwan.
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that these officials left the country between November 9 and 15, despite directives.
Remulla clarified that during national emergencies, mayors and councilors are required to obtain permission from the DILG for any foreign travel.
Previously, local officials only needed to inform their respective governors or mayors about such trips.
The DILG is looking into the legal implications of these officials' travel during a state of emergency.
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