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DILG reviews LGU officials’ travel policies
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to review policies concerning government-funded travel for local government officials.
This review comes after backlash from netizens regarding Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) members from Manila who posted about their trip to Thailand, which was allegedly funded by SK funds for "capacity development" and "international benchmarking."
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that the review aims to ensure all government-funded travel is legitimate and serves a specific purpose.
The DILG plans to issue a memorandum circular to clarify rules on the use of public funds for travel and specify required clearances.
Remulla also expressed his personal view that overseas training programs are not always necessary, noting his experience as former Cavite governor.
He was particularly surprised by the officials' open display of enjoyment on social media during the trip.
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