Manila Bulletin
Pacquiao free to prove corruption raps, says Roque; gets good wishes for fight
Malacañang stated that Senator Manny Pacquiao is free to present evidence supporting his claims of rampant corruption in the government.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque affirmed that Pacquiao can reveal whatever he wishes, emphasizing that it is a free country.
Pacquiao has vowed to release audio and video recordings to substantiate his allegations of corruption within various government offices.
These recordings are expected to be presented after his boxing match in the United States on August 22.
Prior to his trip to the US, Pacquiao identified the departments of social welfare, health, energy, and environment as agencies allegedly plagued by corruption.
He also filed a resolution seeking a Senate investigation into the alleged missing PHP10.4 billion in funds from the Department of Social Welfare and Development's social amelioration program.
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Senator Manny Pacquiao has called for a Senate investigation into the alleged questionable disbursement of P10.4 billion in Social Amelioration Program (SAP) funds by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
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