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Duterte warns vs. corruption, politicking amid Covid-19 crisis
President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to suspend and detain government officials who are corrupt or hoard public resources intended for COVID-19 aid.
He stated that individuals caught embezzling funds, hoarding supplies, or diverting resources meant for beneficiaries would face detention until the public health emergency is over.
Duterte warned that politicians engaging in political maneuvering while mismanaging aid would be suspended immediately.
This threat is in response to the government allocating P200 billion for an emergency subsidy program aimed at assisting low-income households affected by the quarantine measures.
The Bayanihan to Heal as One Act grants the president additional powers to implement measures against profiteering, hoarding, and other harmful practices during the health crisis.
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