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Accountability of Officials

COA flags 'lapses' in aid payment to over 38,000 Samar pandemic frontliners in 2020
Rappler, July 27, 2021

Northern Samar provincial gov't holding parallel probe on anomalous vaccine use
Business World, July 13, 2021

COA flags Cebu City for purchase of RT-PCR machine, test kits
Rappler, July 15, 2021

Palace reiterates to House: Stop political wrangling, pass budget
Sunstar, October 11, 2020

Duque says COVID-19 response will suffer in a reenacted budget
Rappler, October 9, 2020

92% of Pinoys approve of Duterte's actions vs. COVID-19 spread
GMA News, October 8, 2020

Palace open to calling special session of Congress for 2021 nat'l budget
GMA News, October 8, 2020

Political bickering affecting local COVID responses, Galvez observes
GMA News, October 8, 2020

Duterte gov’t ‘further inspired’ by survey result on pandemic response —Palace
GMA News, October 8, 2020

Pulse Asia: 8 in 10 Filipinos approve of Duterte gov't's coronavirus response
Rappler, October 8, 2020

Duterte says he can't find reason to prosecute Duque over PhilHealth mess
Philippine Star, October 6, 2020

Duterte gets 91% approval amid COVID-19 pandemic —Pulse Asia
GMA News, October 5, 2020

Senate probe sought on Manila Bay ‘white sand’ project
CNN Philippines, October 3, 2020

Group calls out Duterte, Briones for ‘neglecting’ PH education system
Manila Bulletin, October 3, 2020

7 Pangasinan village chiefs suspended over SAP anomalies
Sunstar, October 3, 2020

PhilHealth execs told to submit courtesy resignation to reorganize agency – Roque
CNN Philippines, October 2, 2020

All top PhilHealth execs ordered to resign
Philippine Star, October 2, 2020

NBI files raps vs PhilHealth officers before Ombudsman office
Philippine Star, October 2, 2020

Operational rules on PhilHealth's IRM stretched too much –DOJ exec
GMA News, October 1, 2020

‘Overpriced’ PPE claims only a ‘publicity stunt’ – Marcoleta
Inquirer, October 1, 2020

Hontiveros bares ‘evidence’ on ‘overpriced’ PPE purchase
Inquirer, September 29, 2020

Hontiveros accuses DBM of approving 11 contracts that purchased overpriced PPEs
Manila Bulletin, September 29, 2020

Hontiveros shows list of 11 DBM contracts with allegedly overpriced PPEs
ABS-CBN News, September 29, 2020

New petitions dare SC anew to rule, or at least tackle, Duterte govt's coronavirus response
Rappler, September 29, 2020

Jeepney drivers, senior citizen go to SC to question government's COVID-19 response
GMA News, September 29, 2020

Hontiveros shows gov’t contracts for overpriced Chinese PPEs
GMA News, September 29, 2020

Robredo: PH can beat pandemic like Asia Pacific neighbors, cites 5 steps
Rappler, September 28, 2020

Robredo to Duterte gov’t: ‘We just want to help, we don’t want you to fail’
Rappler, September 28, 2020

Proposal to defer May polls alarming, says CSO
Manila Bulletin, September 27, 2020

Lancet’s ranking of Philippines as 66th in COVID-19 suppression ‘unfair’ —expert
GMA News, September 27, 2020

Bishops oppose postponement of 2022 national, local elections
Manila Bulletin, September 27, 2020

Leni rejects call to postpone 2022 elections
Manila Bulletin, September 27, 2020

Suspend Manila Bay white sand project, Infrawatch PH appeals to Duterte
Manila Bulletin, September 26, 2020

Any complaint against SAP distribution? DSWD is ready to respond
Manila Bulletin, September 26, 2020

Namfrel backs holding of 2022 elections
Manila Bulletin, September 26, 2020

Gov't spends over P1 billion in COVID-19 response –NDRRMC
GMA News, September 26, 2020

De Lima on deal between Red Cross, PhilHealth: Are we living in the age of denial?
GMA News, September 26, 2020

Gatchalian questions P1.2B allocation for hiring 10,000 new teachers
ABS-CBN News, September 25, 2020

Malacañang: COVID-19 pandemic should not be used to push for election postponement
Philippine Star, September 25, 2020

Comelec junks proposal to postpone holding of 2022 national polls
Manila Bulletin, September 25, 2020

Solons see constitutional problems if 2022 polls postponed
Manila Bulletin, September 25, 2020

COVID not an excuse to defer 2022 polls – solons
Manila Bulletin, September 25, 2020

Senators thumb down proposal to postpone 2022 national elections
Manila Bulletin, September 25, 2020

Koko on DOJ probe over his alleged quarantine breach: 'Follow evidence'
GMA News, September 24, 2020

COVID won’t stop Comelec from holding 2022 polls
Manila Bulletin, September 24, 2020

DOJ submits for resolution case vs Pimentel
Manila Bulletin, September 24, 2020

COVID-19 testing deal between Red Cross, PhilHealth legal, says NTF
GMA News, September 23, 2020

Alvarez not blaming Duterte in saying gov't pandemic response a 'failure'
GMA News, September 23, 2020

DOH vows to continue fight vs COVID-19 as PH ranks 66th in virus suppression
Rappler, September 23, 2020

Senators assail DSWD for not distributing P10-B aid to distressed families
Manila Bulletin, September 23, 2020

DOF frowns at DSWD’s unspent P10B allocation to help the poor
Manila Bulletin, September 23, 2020

Ex-speaker Alvarez hits Duterte pandemic response: 'It's really a failure'
Rappler, September 23, 2020

Roque challenges Robredo to come up with solution to COVID-19 pandemic
GMA news, September 22, 2020

Robredo to Duterte: Wearing masks, waiting for vaccine ‘not enough’ to fight pandemic
Rappler, September 22, 2020

Duterte wants filing of cases vs PhilHealth execs expedited
Philippine Star, September 22, 2020

Palace to Robredo: Gov’t doing periodic assessment of COVID-19 response
GMA News, September 21, 2020

Cascolan on Manila Bay social distancing failure: Hindi lang pulis ang may kasalanan
GMA News, September 21, 2020

DENR on Manila Bay ‘white sand beach’ overcrowding: Ang dami po talagang pasaway
GMA News, September 21, 2020

PNP chief relieves Ermita Police Station commander for failure to control crowds at 'white sand' beach
CNN Philippines, September 20, 2020

Hontiveros says P4B worth of PPEs procured by gov’t are ‘unaccounted’
Inquirer, September 20, 2020

Ermita police chief axed for failure to enforce physical distancing in Manila Bay ‘white sand beach’
Inquirer, September 20, 2020

Town mayor assails SAF commandos for breaking health protocols
Manila Bulletin, September 20, 2020

Manila police station commander sacked for quarantine protocol violations
Manila Bulletin, September 20, 2020

Group calling for end of lockdowns to meet with IATF –former DO
GMA News, September 20, 2020

SAP2 distribution still free of any irregularity – DSWD
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020

Ex-DOH chief Dayrit gives Philippines’ COVID-19 response a 75% rating
GMA News, September 17, 2020

COVID-positive Brosas laments P10.86-B budget cut in critical public health programs
GMA News, September 17, 2020

PS-DBM says gov’t saved P800M from Chinese PPEs purchase
GMA News, September 17, 2020

Hontiveros asks DBM, DOH to explain 'overpriced' China-made PPEs
GMA News, September 17, 2020

DSWD explains why SAP 2 remains incomplete
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020

DOTr officials challenged: take public transport amid COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020

DOJ hopes to issue Koko ruling on or before November
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020

Guevarra: more composite teams to be formed to probe PhilHealth anomalies
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020

P1B lost to overpriced PPE deals? File charges, Palace tells Hontiveros
Inquirer, September 17, 2020

Local officials failed to upload forms, validate names — DSWD
Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2020

As a Filipino, I have the right to criticize Duterte gov't – Robredo
Rappler, September 16, 2020

PS-DBM denies Chinese PPEs were overpriced, says they were cheapest choice in April–May
GMA News, September 16, 2020

Hontiveros: Philippines lost P1B due to ‘overpriced’ China-made PPEs procured by PS-DBM
GMA News, September 16, 2020

Pessimism amid COVID-19 crisis understandable —Palace
GMA News, September 16, 2020

Palace on Robredo: We don’t expect her to say positive things about gov’t
GMA News, September 16, 2020

City government to file complaint vs CdO jail officers who threatened health workers
Rappler, September 15, 2020

DSWD cites DILG, PNP for running after officials linked to SAP irregularities
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020

Cohorts of suspended barangay captains being investigated
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020

5 Davao village chiefs face raps for SAP anomalies
Sunstar, September 15, 2020

Admin, criminal charges eyed vs jail officer
Sunstar, September 15, 2020

Duterte approves corruption charges vs PhilHealth officials
BusinessWorld, September 15, 2020

Palace: Duque not yet absolved of liability over PhilHealth anomalies
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020

Bacolod City Government hit for distributing 'expired' goods
Sunstar, September 14, 2020

Lawmakers question need for Office of the President’s P4.5-B intel funds amid pandemic
Rappler, September 14, 2020

89 suspended barangay chairmen won’t receive compensation — DILG
Manila Bulletin, September 13, 2020

89 barangay chairpersons suspended over SAP anomalies
Sunstar, September 13, 2020

89 Punong Barangays suspended over cash aid anomalies
ABS-CBN News, September 12, 2020

Caloocan LGU vows confidentiality of info from 'quarantine wristbands'
GMA News, September 12, 2020

DILG: 89 barangay chiefs suspended over cash aid program anomalies
CNN Philippines, September 12, 2020

89 barangay captains suspended for 6 months over SAP irregularities
Inquirer, September 12, 2020

211 elected public officials facing charges over SAP-related anomalies — PNP
Inquirer, September 10, 2020

DOJ re-opens probe into Pimentel, to include Makati Med report on quarantine breach
Philippine Star, September 10, 2020

DOJ reopens Pimentel probe after Makati Med report on quarantine breach
Rappler, September 10, 2020

Over 80 barangay captains face preventive suspension due to anomalies in cash aid distribution — Año
GMA News, September 10, 2020

Budget cuts show health recovery not priority for Duterte admin -IBON
GMA News, September 10, 2020

DOJ reopens probe on Koko Pimentel quarantine breach
GMA News, September 10, 2020

Palace: Duterte admin to submit monthly report to Congress on P165-B Bayanihan 2’s use
GMA News, September 12, 2020

Palace to submit to Congress monthly report on Bayanihan 2 implementation
Manila Bulletin, September 11, 2020

PH coronavirus pandemic not yet controlled – ex-DOH chief Dayrit
GMA News, September 11, 2020

Lacson quizzes DBM why P30-B COVID-19 response funds have not been disbursed
Manila Bulletin, September 10, 2020

Defensor: DOF should give details on P1.86-T borrowing frenzy
Manila Bulletin, September 10, 2020

86 barangay chairmen suspended over SAP irregularities — Año
Manila Bulletin, September 10, 2020

DOF urged to explain P1.8-trillion loans
Inquirer, September 10, 2020

Garin questions DOH purchase of ‘unheard brand’ CT-scan machines
Inquirer, September 9, 2020

PNP warns sanctions vs cops abusing social media monitoring
Inquirer, September 9, 2020

Solon bares ‘systematic anomaly’ in reimbursement of already paid COVID-19 tests
Inquirer, September 9, 2020

Sotto says Duque ‘deceiving’ Duterte on PhilHealth ‘anomalies’; insists health secretary is accountable as board chairman
Manila Bulletin, September 9, 2020

Cops abusing social media to monitor quarantine violators to be held liable
Manila Bulletin, September 9, 2020

Benguet 'not consulted' over Baguio tourism opening
Sunstar, September 7, 2020

San Simon's P350-M loan under probe
Sunstar, September 8, 2020

Duterte shields Duque: 'I have full trust in you'
Rappler, September 7, 2020

PNP could face harassment charges if it uses social media to pursue violators –Sotto
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020

NPC: Evidence of quarantine violations from social media must be legally obtained
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020

Funds for Manila Bay's 'white sand' project could have fed 80,000 hungry families - Robredo
CNN Philippines, September 6, 2020

House panel insists on emergency powers for PhilHealth reform
Philippine Star, September 6, 2020

Robredo: 'Insensitive' to beautify Manila Bay during pandemic
Rappler, September 6, 2020

Roque on critics of Duterte admin's COVID response: 'Inggit lang sila'
GMA News, September 3, 2020

NYC chair apologizes after drawing flak over COVID-19 billboard ad
CNN Philippines, September 2, 2020

Emergency powers kay Duterte para mareporma ang PhilHealth iminungkahi
ABS-CBN News, September 2, 2020

NYC chair draws flak for ‘public service announcement’ billboard
Rappler, September 2, 2020

Senate pushes criminal raps vs Duque, PhilHealth execs
Sunstar, September 1, 2020

BFP personnel in Batangas ‘get-together’ relieved, ordered to explain
Inquirer, September 1, 2020

Ex-NBI chief to lead, cleanse troubled PhilHealth
Philippine Star, September 1, 2020

BI warns employees who defy health protocols
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020

Senate recommends filing of criminal charges against Duque, Morales, other Philhealth officials
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020

BFP withdraws new assignment of fire inspector, relieves others who violated quarantine
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020

Probe set for outgoing Batangas City BFP chief’s ‘despedida’ over quarantine violation
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020

Senate recommends graft charges vs. Duque, Morales, PhilHealth execs
CNN Philippines, September 1, 2020

Hontiveros wants probe on procurement of locally-made PPEs
GMA News, August 31, 2020

Palace not open to criticism, content with COVID-19 response –Robredo
GMA News, August 30, 2020

Cayetano: Safeguards enough to ensure transparency, accountability in Bayanihan 2 implementation
GMA News, August 30, 2020

Duterte to announce new PhilHealth chief on Aug. 31
ABS-CBN News, August 30, 2020

Safeguards in place to help guarantee P164-B Bayanihan 2 funds will be graft-free — Cayetano
Manila Bulletin, August 29, 2020

DSWD assures action on SAP complaints
Manila Bulletin, August 29, 2020

Robredo says policies should lean towards public amid pandemic
GMA News, August 29, 2020

New PhilHealth OIC 'highly qualified' for post, says resigned senior official
ABS-CBN News, August 28, 2020

Leni Robredo: Disunity in Philippines worsened over COVID-19 crisis
GMA News, August 28, 2020

Vergeire shakes off Gadon's 'bobo' comment, upholds DOH's science-based policies
GMA News, August 28, 2020

Palace slams Robredo’s claim of lack of leadership amid COVID-19 crisis
GMA News, August 27, 2020

Duterte used part of confidential funds on COVID-19 efforts – Malacañang
Rappler, August 27, 2020

Pandemic exposes gaps in PH's evacuation centers
Rappler, August 27, 2020

Lacson questions Govt’s debt breach amid coronavirus pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 27, 2020

CIDG: 341 cases filed over SAP-related anomalies
Inquirer, August 27, 2020

House panel disappointed over low number of arrested local officials involved in SAP anomalies
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020

House panel subpoenas Iriga Mayor Madelaine Alfelor, others to attend hearing on SAP anomalies
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020

All COVID-19 funds to be accounted for – Duterte
Philippine Star, August 26, 2020

PhilHealth exec quits after chief heeds Duterte resignation call
ABS-CBN News, August 26, 2020

DILG-Davao won’t name 24 execs involved in SAP anomaly
Sunstar, August 26, 2020

‘Report fund disbursements every 15-30 days,’ Duterte orders gov’t agencies
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020

Valenzuela City suspends 9 employees over physical distancing violations
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020

COVID-19 infected cop faces probe for violating protocol in Iloilo
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020

DSWD ready to submit expenditure report on P207.6-B SAP
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020

DILG assures punishment for officials linked to SAP anomalies
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020

Duterte to Cabinet: Disclose agencies’ spending every 15 days or monthly
Inquirer, August 25, 2020

Duterte holds self responsible for COVID-19 funds
Inquirer, August 25, 2020

Duterte vows transparency in spending of COVID-19 funds
Rappler, August 25, 2020

Duterte holds self responsible for accounting of billions of COVID-19 funds
GMA News, August 25, 2020

Vergeire on Duque calling COVID-19 a ‘blessing in disguise’: Pandemic is a trigger for reform
GMA News, August 24, 2020

Duterte to report on COVID-19 expenses from Davao City — Palace
GMA News, August 24, 2020

House hits back at Senate: 'No personal interests' pushed in Bayanihan 2
Rappler, August 24, 2020

Robredo: Filipinos losing 'confidence' in gov't amid coronavirus crisis
Rappler, August 24, 2020

Batangas fire marshall denies breaking quarantine rules during ‘despedida’
Inquirer, August 24, 2020

NGO places blame on gov’t for spike in virus cases in workplaces
Inquirer, August 24, 2020

‘Account for funds spent in COVID response,’ Duterte orders gov’t agencies
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

Hundreds of local officials face graft charges for SAP payout anomalies
Manila Bulletin, August 23, 2020

Robredo urges forthrightness in COVID-19 response
Manila Bulletin, August 23, 2020

437 gov't workers, 'co-conspirators' charged over coronavirus aid
Rappler, August 23, 2020

Over 400 local officials, ‘co-conspirators’ face criminal complaints over COVID-19 cash aid anomalies — DILG
CNN Philippines, August 23, 2020

DSWD urges LGUs to complete uploading of SAC forms of 119,411 SAP 2 beneficiaries, validation of 167,537 recipients
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020

Pangilinan slams gov’t for procurement of imported PPEs
Inquirer, August 22, 2020

IRM suspension won't affect SPMC's operations
Sunstar, August 21, 2020

Solon alleges fraud in upcasing of hospital admissions to COVID-19
GMA News, August 21, 2020

PhilHealth workers want ‘sweeping’ corruption allegations to stop
ABS-CBN News, August 20, 2020

49 barangay execs face complaints over SAP irregularities, lockdown violations
Inquirer, August 20, 2020

Senators ‘unconvinced’ Duque should be spared from accountability in Philhealth ‘anomalies’
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

Resign out of ‘delicadeza,’ Duque told
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

49 barangay officials charged for various irregularities
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

Ombudsman suspends Philhealth top execs amid ongoing probe
Rappler, August 19, 2020

At least 80 charged for anomalous SAP distribution in Central Visayas
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020

PhilHealth corruption at ‘pandemic level’; House minority bloc urges ‘complete overhaul’
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020

PhilHealth official cites 'capacity issues' for failure to file 992 fraud cases
ABS-CBN News, August 18, 2020

Duque admits corruption, ‘syndicate’ within PhilHealth
Inquirer, August 18, 2020

Bautista apologizes over DSWD’s failure to complete SAP 2 distribution by August 15
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

Duque admits corruption exists in PhilHealth
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

PNP says viral photo of Gamboa having party an old event
Inquirer, August 18, 2020

Gamboa denies Baguio party allegations, warns of legal consequences
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

Online registry to record all local, foreign donations given to PH in COVID fight — IATF
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

Palace denies meddling in LGU affairs with 'big brothers, sisters'
GMA News, August 18, 2020

Gamboa to those sharing his old, private event photos: Take down or face criminal raps
GMA News, August 18, 2020

Duque says he’s doing his best as Health chief, lapses not deliberate
GMA News, August 18, 2020

Mayor asks village execs to serve as role models
Sunstar, August 18, 2020

Hontiveros seeks probe into assignment of Cabinet ‘big brothers’ to LGUs
Rappler, August 17, 2020

Rio says 'gatekeepers' in IATF to blame for virus spike
Rappler, August 17, 2020

Police chief Gamboa: No party, just 'dinner' in Baguio
Rappler, August 17, 2020

DOH denies restricting labs from releasing COVID-19 test results
GMA News, August 17, 2020

Hontiveros seeks probe on IATF's 'toxic micromanagement' of LGUs' COVID-19 response
GMA News, August 17, 2020

Gordon on PhilHealth’s payment of COVID-19 tests to Red Cross: ‘Ang bagal talaga’
GMA News, August 17, 2020

PhilHealth paid Red Cross P123M in balances but recent claims still being processed
GMA News, August 17, 2020

Palace to look into PNP chief’s alleged ‘party’ in Baguio City
Inquirer, August 17, 2020

Palace to check Gamboa ‘party’
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

PRC most likely to suspend COVID-19 testing due to PhilHealth’s debt
Inquirer, August 16, 2020

No mañanita? PNP chief denies ‘partying’ in Baguio City
Inquirer, August 16, 2020

Gamboa denies holding a party in Baguio City
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020

6 PhilHealth officials go on leave, support probes
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020

6 PhilHealth regional officers nag-leave sa gitna ng corruption probe
ABS-CBN News, August 16, 2020

Whistleblowers reveal PhilHealth schemes to task force
ABS-CBN News, August 15, 2020

‘Win’ says PhilHealth board should be held liable for corruption
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

Task Force PhilHealth seeks collaboration with lawmakers
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

2 PhilHealth whistleblowers ‘tell all’ to task force
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

Congress to dig deeper into P14-B advanced payment made by PhilHealth to hospitals
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

QC cop probed for breach of quarantine protocol in GenSan
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

DSWD launches uSAPtayo website for complaints on SAP implementation
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

PhilHealth: COVID-19 benefits to continue despite halt on reimbursement program
ABS-CBN News, August 14, 2020

Cainta officials asked to explain deduction in hazard pay of nurse who died from COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2020

Palace to rush benefits of nurse who died due to COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2020

NBI creates task force to probe PhilHealth anomalies; Lacson wants mafia uprooted
Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2020

DILG probes alleged cut in hazard pay of nurse who died of COVID-19
Inquirer, August 13, 2020

PhilHealth gave Davao Region P566,793 per COVID-19 patient, former lawmaker says
ABS-CBN News, August 13, 2020

PhilHealth coffers bled over P15 billion due to fake pneumonia claims: Quimbo
ABS-CBN News, August 13, 2020

9 PhilHealth execs to open bank accounts to AMLC
Philippine Star, August 13, 2020

PhilHealth suspends IRM cash advances to hospitals amid controversy
GMA News, August 13, 2020

60% of Pinoys think national gov't is most responsible for COVID-19 response — survey
Philippine Star, August 12, 2020

Some PhilHealth officials agree to sign waivers allowing AMLC to check their bank records
ABS-CBN News, August 12, 2020

PhilHealth reimbursement to hospitals based on past figures, not COVID-19 cases - officials
ABS-CBN News, August 12, 2020

50 village chiefs face raps over SAP anomalies
Philippine Star, August 12, 2020

PhilHealth justifies biggest COVID-19 reimbursement for Davao City hospital
GMA Network, August 12, 2020

Palace: Nothing irregular in PhilHealth’s payments to Davao City-based SPMC
GMA Network, August 12, 2020

More state auditors needed to rid Philhealth of corruption –Recto
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020

DepEd broadcast questionnaire full of grammatical, typo errors
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020

Sen. Zubiri urges caution in purchasing COVID-19 vaccines
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020

‘Mafia’ in PhilHealth conniving with private hospitals in ‘fraudulent schemes’ — Sen. Zubiri
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020

Drilon claims Morales is being manipulated by faction at PhilHealth
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020

Gensan health exec sacked over breach of COVID-19 quarantine protocols
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020

Police file complaints for irregularities in COVID-19 SAP cash aid
Inquirer, August 11, 2020

COA reports rampant financial violations of Philhealth
Manila Bulletin, August 11, 2020

Group slams DepEd ‘unwillingness’ to protect teachers amid COVID-19 threat
Manila Bulletin, August 11, 2020

50 barangay chiefs face preventive suspension over SAP anomalies – Año
Inquirer, August 11, 2020

Small private hospitals yet to receive PhilHealth COVID-19 reimbursement: exec
ABS_CBN News, August 11, 2020

Morales admits asking Keith to ‘liaise’ with PACC chief about COVID package, says not for ill motive
GMA Network, August 11, 2020

Favoritism? Senators slam ‘inequitable’ PhilHealth advanced payment scheme
Rappler, August 11, 2020

155 criminal complaints filed vs barangay chairs over cash aid anomalies
GMA Network, August 11, 2020

Gov’t not sleeping on the job to beat COVID-19 -Palace
GMA Network, August 11, 2020

Cayetano: Bayanihan 2 funds to be used for public service, not 2022 ‘campaign kitty’
GMA Network, August 10, 2020

Probe on PhilHealth to proceed despite officers’ health condition
Sunstar, August 9, 2020

COVID-19 hotspot denial points to gov't ‘attitude problem’ –Drilon
GMA Network, August 8, 2020

Many small private hospitals applied but did not receive IRM from PhilHealth — PHAPI exec
GMA Network, August 7, 2020

PhilHealth exec dares whistleblowers: Come out, back accusations with evidence
Rappler, August 6, 2020

PhilHealth senior exec resigns amid corruption mess in agency
Rappler, August 6, 2020

PhilHealth members worry about looming bankruptcy
GMA Network, August 6, 2020

Hontiveros wants QC official sacked for ‘shoot-to-kill’ post
Inquirer, August 5, 2020

Senators dismayed with ‘spineless, lax leadership’ of PhilHealth officials
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020

‘PhilHealth mafia pocketed P15 billion ’
Philstar, August 5, 2020

QC's Belmonte condemns ‘shoot to kill’ remark
GMA News, August 4, 2020

DILG: QC official's 'shoot-to-kill' threat is illegal
Rappler, August 4, 2020

QC official slammed for ‘Shoot to Kill’ threat on MECQ violators
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020

QC’s Belmonte condemns local exec’s ‘irresponsible’ shoot-to-kill threat
Inquirer, August 4, 2020

DILG says ‘shoot to kill’ threat of QC exec improper, illegal
GMA News, August 4, 2020

Resigned officer says PhilHealth chief ordered him to 'massage' overpriced testing kits issue
Rappler, August 4, 2020

PhilHealth seen to slip into red in 2021
SunStar, August 4, 2020

With looming deficit, PhilHealth to ‘collapse’ by 2022
Rappler, August 4, 2020

Duterte gov’t, medical societies meet to recalibrate PH pandemic response
Rappler, August 4, 2020

San Juan village exec caught with fake travel passes
Inquirer, August 4, 2020

'Shoot to kill' QC official also says 'irresponsible' citizens should be 'killed'
Philstar, August 4, 2020

Health workers decry colleague’s death from virus; accuse gov’t of neglect
Inquirer, August 3, 2020

'A series of devastating blunders': Lacson renews call for Duque resignation as virus cases rise
ABS-CBN News, August 3, 2020

Imee lambasts DOH for recovery report
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020

'Vague guidelines': Comprehensive plan from natl govt sought in COVID-19 fight
ABS-CBN News, August 3, 2020

Health advocates: ECQ balewala kung walang aksiyon ang gobyerno vs COVID-19
ABS-CBN News, August 2, 2020

Hontiveros, Pangilinan question DOH for 'mass recovery' of COVID-19 cases
GMA News, July 31, 2020

Duterte's 5th SONA had no plan vs COVID-19 pandemic, group says
ABS-CBN News, July 30, 2020

Galvez admits ‘shortcomings’ in COVID-19 response, cites behavior, influx of OFWs as ‘challenges’
GMA News, July 30, 2020

Escudero: Gov’t not presenting new initiatives vs. COVID-19, just stats
GMA News, July 29, 2020

Senators seek special audit of gov’t COVID-19 spending
Inquirer, July 29, 2020

In ‘contra-SONA,’ Abante stresses need for comprehensive COVID-19 masterplan
GMA News, July 28, 2020

Recto, minority senators unsatisfied in COVID-19 plans laid out in 5th SONA
GMA News, July 27, 2020

Richard Gomez wants Hatid Tulong organizer fired over LSIs' condition at Rizal Sports Complex
GMA News, July 27, 2020

Some senators dismayed over lack of 'comprehensive' COVID-19 plan in Duterte's 5th SONA
ABS-CBN News, July 27, 2020

Without clear plan for COVID-19, Duterte's 5th SONA disappointing - solons
ABS-CBN News, July 27, 2020

Duterte won’t tolerate corruption in SAP2 distribution
Manila Bulletin, July 26, 2020

Roque questions PhilHealth’s payments to hospitals in areas with low number of COVID-19 cases
GMA News, July 24, 2020

Complaint vs Pimentel over alleged quarantine protocol breach now up for decision
GMA News, July 24, 2020

DSWD hit for slow implementation of SAP 2
Manila Bulletin, July 23, 2020

Local officials charged for ECQ violations
Manila Bulletin, July 23, 2020

UP doctors, professors give Duterte administration failing mark in COVID-19 response
ABS-CBN News, July 23, 2020

Palace: Unclear DOH rules on home quarantine pushed COVID-19 cases up
ABS-CBN News, July 23, 2020

DSWD 'underperforming' in SAP distribution, says Gatchalian
GMA News, July 23, 2020

Death certificates show Bilibid inmates died within days of each other amid COVID-19
GMA News, July 23, 2020

Labor groups blast Duterte for failing to address workers' rights
ABS-CBN News, July 22, 2020

DOJ says quarantine rules applied fairly, public figures also charged for alleged violations
ABS-CBN News, July 22, 2020

Philippines' COVID-19 task force 'failed,' Drilon says
ABS-CBN News, July 22, 2020

IATF has failed, says Drilon
GMA News, July 22, 2020

DOH asks BuCor complete COVID-19 report following deaths of high profile Bilibid inmates
GMA News, July 21, 2020

Galvez admits 'gap' in contact tracing, but says gov't is addressing it
GMA News, July 20, 2020

Health dep't gave 'industrial, not medical-grade' masks to San Lazaro Hospital: nurses group
ABS-CBN News, July 20,2020

'Mabagal talaga': Palace admits slow distribution of second tranche of SAP
ABS-CBN News, July 20,2020

Manila City files charges vs barangay chairman involved in cockfighting
ABS-CBN News, July 20,2020

Grupo tinawag na palpak ang implementasyon ng 'Bayanihan' law
ABS-CBN News, July 20,2020

Sotto, Villanueva point out DOH’s inadequacies
Manila Bulletin July 19,2020

Opposition senators: local testing kits collecting dust due to Duque’s inaction
Inquirer, July 18, 2020

DOH endorses complaint vs Pimentel for COVID-19 quarantine breach
ABS-CBN News, July 17,2020

Iriga mayor called out on SAP violations
Manila Bulletin, July 16, 2020

Half of DOH budget for COVID-19 response unaccounted for — think tank
Philstar, July 16, 2020

Duque backtracks, says PH 'bent' COVID-19 curve
CNN Philippines, July 15, 2020

COA vows scrutiny of pandemic response funds to avoid fraud
ABS-CBN News, July 14, 2020

“Tuob” kits under probe
Philstar, July 13, 2020

DOH fails to report daily tally of COVID-19 cases on Sunday, cites ‘significant volume of data’
GMA News, July 13, 2020

Lacson blames DOH strategy for continued increase in COVID-19 cases
Manila Bulletin, July 11, 2020

Roque admits 'slow' ramp-up of testing capacity at start of pandemic
Rappler, July 9, 2020

Hundreds of LGU officials facing charges related to SAP, COVID-19 policies
ABS-CBN News, July 8, 2020

DILG Region 10 exec: 7 village officials face raps for health protocol violations during SAP distribution
Inquirer.Net, June 30, 2020

CIDG sues 6 bgy officials in Bacolod for SAP anomaly
Manila Bulletin, June 30, 2020

14 individuals to face charges over procession in Cebu City barangay amid ECQ
GMA News, June 29, 2020

More BFP-Region VI employees relieved over alleged quarantine protocol breach in Boracay — Año
GMA News, June 18, 2020

DILG recommends disciplinary actions vs. 20 barangay execs for violating quarantine protocols
GMA News, June 18, 2020

DOH welcomes Ombudsman probe on Duque, other execs over COVID-19 response
GMA News, June 17, 2020

Duque, others face Ombudsman probe over 'anomalies' in COVID-19 response
GMA News, June 17, 2020

397 local execs facing raps over cash aid anomalies; 663 under probe
GMA News, June 16, 2020

Negros brgy chair charged for SAP anomalies
Manila Bulletin, June 12, 2020

Bacolod village chief, 3 others face more raps over SAP anomalies
Manila Bulletin, June 11, 2020

Magalong won’t press raps yet vs Zamora for Baguio health protocol violations
Inquirer.Net, June 10, 2020

2 PCG personnel photographed pillion riding to fully accept punishment
Inquirer.Net, June 8, 2020

7 Antipolo state workers sacked over quarantine violation
Philstar.com, June 8, 2020

Magalong chides Zamora over quarantine breach
Philstar.com, June 8, 2020

5 San Juan cops relieved from posts for 'disregarding' Baguio health protocols
GMA News, June 8, 2020

5 barangay officials arrested for illegal detention of suspect COVID-19 patient
Manila Bulletin, June 7, 2020

After backlash, Duque takes responsibility for health workers' compensation mess
Rappler, June 5, 2020

Año says 155 barangay execs referred to Ombudsman over alleged cash aid anomalies
GMA News, June 5, 2020

NBI files murder, perjury charges vs cops in ex-soldier Ragos' death
ABS-CBN News, June 4, 2020

CIDG probes 2 more Bacolod villages for SAP anomalies
Manila Bulletin, June 4, 2020

Government files criminal raps vs 301 barangay execs over cash aid distribution anomalies
Philstar.com, June 3, 2020

PNP charges 301 village execs for corruption in SAP cash aid payouts — DILG
Inquirer.Net, June 3, 2020

12 brgy chairpersons, 45 others charged for alleged anomalies in SAP distribution
Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020

Palace: No request yet to file administrative charges vs Sinas
Inquirer.Net, June 1, 2020

39 criminally charged for SAP anomalies in Western Visayas
Manila Bulletin, May 30, 2020

Cop in hot water for harassing barangay exec manning a checkpoint
Manila Bulletin, May 28, 2020

LGUs have until May 28 to submit liquidation reports on cash aid -DILG
GMA News, May 28, 2020

Only 1% of Bayanihan grant to LGUs liquidated
Philstar.com, May 27, 2020

LGUs na di tatanggap ng returning OFWs maaaring panagutin: DOJ
ABS-CBN News, May 27, 2020

Vice mayor urges DILG to sanction Batangas town mayor for ECQ violation
Rappler, May 27, 2020

5 brgy officials in Iloilo, Bacolod face graft raps for SAP anomaly
Manila Bulletin, May 27, 2020

Brgy chairman, 4 others in Negros Occidental charged for SAP anomalies
Manila Bulletin, May 27, 2020

5 cops in W. Visayas face misconduct cases for defying liquor ban
Manila Bulletin, May 26, 2020

Año: Up to Pasay gov't if councilor will be sanctioned for screaming at health workers
GMA News, May 25, 2020

134 barangay officials face criminal complaints over cash aid anomalies
Rappler, May 25, 2020

15 more cases readied vs village officials in cash aid anomalies, 93 others under probe
ABS-CBN News, May 23, 2020

DILG: 42 barangay execs face criminal raps over SAP irregularities
Inquirer.Net, May 23, 2020

DILG’s Malaya: 42 barangay execs facing criminal raps over alleged cash aid distribution anomalies
GMA News, May 21, 2020

DOJ to focus on complaints vs barangay execs over cash aid distribution
Philstar.com, May 20, 2020

Brgy chair on-the-run from police for organizing illegal cockfights
Manila Bulletin, May 18, 2020

23 brgy. execs face criminal raps over irregularities in cash aid distribution -DILG
GMA News, May 17, 202

Brgy chair, 3 others in Bacolod charged for SAP anomalies
Manila Bulletin, May 16, 2020

Village coordinator nabbed for mulcting cash from SAP beneficiaries
Inquirer.Net, May 15, 2020

Pangasinan police official who attended mayor's birthday bash relieved of post
GMA News, May 15, 2020

Pangasinan mayor under fire for celebrating birthday amid quarantine
GMA News, May 14, 2020

Sinas, other police officials will be held accountable for mañanita —PNP
GMA News, May 14, 2020

3 barangay officials charged over SAP ‘anomaly’
Manila Bulletin, May 14, 2020

CIDG probes 6 brgys in Bacolod for SAP-related anomalies
Manila Bulletin, May 13, 2020

DILG: 30 mayors will have to explain slow distribution of cash aid
Inquirer.Net, May 13, 2020

Año: LGUs to explain on failure to meet even 80% of SAP cash aid distribution
Inquirer.Net, May 13, 2020

DOJ orders NBI probe on Metro Manila police chief's birthday gathering
ABS-CBN News, May 13, 2020

Police official's lockdown party a 'big no-no': DILG
ABS-CBN News, May 13, 2020

BARMM wants anomalous SAP distribution probed by NBI, CIDG
Manila Bulletin, May 13, 2020

DILG to ‘call the attention’ of brgy execs who did not publish names of SAP beneficiaries
Inquirer.Net, May 13, 2020

Ilang barangay officials sa Hagonoy kinasuhan sa pagkaltas mula sa cash aid
ABS-CBN News, May 12, 2020

Olongapo village officials probed for SAP extortion
Inquirer.Net, May 12, 2020

183 barangay officials being investigated by PNP for ‘corruption’ in SAP distribution
Inquirer.Net, May 11, 2020

PNP charges barangay captain, MSWD officer for irregular SAP distribution
Manila Bulletin, May 8, 2020

PRO-7 to look into anomalies in distribution of SAP benefits
Manila Bulletin, May 6, 2020

44 barangay chairs in Manila in hot water over undistributed cash aid
GMA News, May 6, 2020

46 Manila barangay officials issued show cause orders over alleged irregularities in relief distribution
Manila Bulletin, May 6, 2020

Bulacan governor vows probe into village councilor who allegedly took cash from gov't aid
ABS-CBN News, May 5, 2020

Moreno vows to sue barangay officials caught messing with COVID-19 aid
Inquirer.Net, May 5, 2020

Barangay officer faces probe for evicting tenant who just gave birth for non-payment of rent
Manila Bulletin, May 5, 2020

PNP tapped to probe alleged anomalies in SAP distribution, arrest local officials involved
CNN Philippines, May 5, 2020

DILG: 2,000 complaints received vs local officials violating ECQ rules
Inquirer.Net, May 5, 2020

DILG receives complaints vs. officials allegedly prioritizing kin, allies in cash aid distribution
GMA News, May 3, 2020

Bulacan village councilor nabbed for ‘anomalous’ SAP distribution
Inquirer.Net, May 3, 2020

Jail time awaits barangay officials who split cash aid among families – DILG
Inquirer.Net, May 2, 2020

DSWD warns local execs accountable over ‘ineligible families’ who got cash aid
Inquirer.Net, May 1, 2020

Barangay administrator caught applying to be Social Amelioration Program beneficiary
Manila Bulletin, April 29, 2020

Officials tagged in delayed SAP aid distribution to be given due process -DILG
GMA News, April 29, 2020

QC task force drops charges vs fish vendor, eyes suspension of officers in viral mauling
ABS-CBN News, April 29, 2020

3 enforcer na lumabag sa no backride policy, sinuspinde
ABS-CBN News, April 29, 2020

Palace to LGUs: Distribute first tranche of cash by April 30 or face charges
GMA News, April 28, 2020

QC gov’t orders full-blown probe into reports of local authorities hurting ECQ violator
Inquirer.Net, April 28, 2020

LGUs can’t modify quarantine levels
Philstar.com, April 27, 2020

2 brgy chairpersons nabbed for playing ‘tong-its’ in Bayambang
Manila Bulletin, April 25, 2020

DSWD probes social amelioration aid anomaly in Isabela town
Inquirer.Net, April 24, 2020

ULAP defends over 2,000 barangay execs facing alleged ECQ violations
GMA News, April 23, 2020

Local execs giving cash aid to unqualified beneficiaries may face liability —DSWD
GMA News, April 23, 2020

Most barangay heads in NCR face raps for failing to enforce social distancing
Inquirer.Net, April 23, 2020

DILG pinagpapaliwanag ang 29 barangay dahil sa quarantine violations
ABS-CBN News, April 23, 2020

Isabela villagers complain about ‘sharing’ SAP cash
Inquirer.Net, April 22, 2020

IATF reminds LGUs to submit reports on cash aid implementation
GMA News, April 22, 2020

Brgy officials told they cannot tamper with SAP list of beneficiaries
Manila Bulletin, April 21, 2020

Bataoil issues order discouraging misuse of financial aid
Manila Bulletin, April 20, 2020

Ombudsman warns barangay execs vs COVID fund misuse
Philstar.com, April 20, 2020

Marikina mayor ready to face charges for launching COVID-19 testing lab without DOH permit
CNN Philippines, April 15, 2020

2 barangay councilors arrested for smuggling townmates into Pangasinan
Rappler, April 15, 2020

DILG issues show cause orders vs. 3 govs, 2 mayors for alleged violation of ECQ guidelines
GMA News, April 15, 2020

Duterte warns charges against hospitals turning away critically ill patients
Philstar.com, April 14, 2020

Duterte tells mayors: Implement social distancing or I’ll arrest you
Philstar.com, April 14, 2020

‘Refund of social amelioration aid won’t absolve erring LGUs’
Philstar.com, April 13, 2020

IATF to LGUs: No liquidation report, no additional cash aid funds
Inquirer.Net, April 12, 2020

QC barangay captain faces censure for staging a parade amid ECQ
GMA News, April 12, 2020

NBI to continue probe of local officials violating Bayanihan law
GMA News, April 9, 2020

LGUs warned not to favor, remove households in listing beneficiaries of gov’t subsidies
GMA News, April 6, 2020

Gov't warns local execs vs. abusing authority amid COVID-19 crisis
GMA News, March 23, 2020