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‘Unfair, misrepresentation’: More House members reject Leviste’s allegation of P2-M Christmas bonus
Lanao del Sur Rep. Ziaur-Rahman Adiong branded as unfair and disingenuous the claim of Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste that House members received a P2 million Christmas bonus.
Adiong explained that the checks Leviste presented were for Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) or disbursements for district office operational costs, not bonuses.
He pointed out that the checks were issued under Leviste's name, indicating they were properly recorded and audited.
Adiong criticized Leviste for misrepresenting routine operational expenses as bonuses, creating a negative public perception of the House of Representatives.
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio also denied receiving the supposed bonus and stated that his vote on the budget bill was not influenced by any incentives.
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