OCD denies confiscating medical supplies for Sen Go

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) denied allegations that it is confiscating medical supplies donated to private hospitals and redistributing them in favor of Senator Christopher Lawrence Go.

Malacañang dismissed rumors suggesting that Administrative Order 27 was issued to provide Go, a former top aide of President Rodrigo Duterte, an avenue for political credit.

The OCD refuted claims on social media alleging that donated medical supplies are being repackaged with attribution to Go and distributed to Malasakit Centers, calling the information 'false and malicious'.

Go's office clarified it merely acts as a facilitator connecting private donors with beneficiaries needing help, stressing there is no redistribution or manipulation of donated medical supplies.

The OCD remains the main coordinating body for all donations to the government under Administrative Order 27 issued by President Duterte on March 31.