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PACC says it is probing 13 possible corruption cases in DOH, DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is willing to face any investigating body and present evidence to address Senator Manny Pacquiao's allegations of corruption, including a missing P10.4 billion in pandemic aid.
Pacquiao alleged that the DSWD entered into an agreement with e-wallet app Starpay to disburse social amelioration program (SAP) funds, but some 1.3 million beneficiaries were unable to receive their financial assistance.
He questioned why the DSWD entered into a deal with Starpay, which reportedly had only P62,000 in paid-up capital.
The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) is investigating 13 possible corruption cases in the Department of Health (DOH) and DSWD.
PACC Chairperson Greco Belgica stated that four cases are being investigated in the DSWD, stemming from 9,000 complaints received over the SAP.
Belgica made these statements in response to Senator Manny Pacquiao's allegations of corruption in the DOH and DSWD concerning COVID-19 response expenses.
DSWD Director Irene Dumlao denied Pacquiao's allegation and urged the senator to show proof of his claim regarding the P10.4 billion SAP funding.
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Senator Manny Pacquiao alleged corruption within the DSWD concerning the disbursement of P10.4 billion in Social Amelioration Program (SAP) funds.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has rejected Senator Manny Pacquiao's claim that P10.4 billion worth of Social Amelioration Program (SAP) funds went missing.
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Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi has challenged Senator Manny Pacquiao to present substantial evidence backing his corruption allegations against the Department of Energy (DOE).
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Malacañang questioned the timing of Senator Manny Pacquiao's corruption allegations against the Department of Health (DOH) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Health Secretary Francisco Duque III stated that the Department of Health (DOH) is ready to face any investigation into corruption allegations and is disheartened by what they consider baseless accusations.
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