COVID-19 News for LGUs
This is CLRG's special coverage on news stories concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. It provides a one-stop-page for LGUs who may want to read, review, or revisit news about how different LGUs in the country respond to the crisis. This also includes news of national scale but are affecting how LGUs respond to the issue.
Disclaimer: CLRG is not responsible for the contents of the respective news. Stories on this page are not the property of CLRG, but are links to original sources.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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5 Davao village chiefs face raps for SAP anomalies
Sunstar, September 15, 2020 |
Admin, criminal charges eyed vs jail officer
Sunstar, September 15, 2020 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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DOF urged to explain P1.8-trillion loans
Inquirer, September 10, 2020 |
PNP warns sanctions vs cops abusing social media monitoring
Inquirer, September 9, 2020 |
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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 |
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Benguet 'not consulted' over Baguio tourism opening
Sunstar, September 7, 2020 |
San Simon's P350-M loan under probe
Sunstar, September 8, 2020 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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'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 |
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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 |
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Senators seek special audit of gov’t COVID-19 spending
Inquirer, July 29, 2020 |
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In ‘contra-SONA,’ Abante stresses need for comprehensive COVID-19 masterplan
GMA News, July 28, 2020 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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DOJ says quarantine rules applied fairly, public figures also charged for alleged violations
ABS-CBN News, July 22, 2020 |
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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 |
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'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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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COA vows scrutiny of pandemic response funds to avoid fraud
ABS-CBN News, July 14, 2020 |
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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 |
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DILG Region 10 exec: 7 village officials face raps for health protocol violations during SAP distribution
Inquirer.Net, June 30, 2020 |
14 individuals to face charges over procession in Cebu City barangay amid ECQ
GMA News, June 29, 2020 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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7 Antipolo state workers sacked over quarantine violation
Philstar.com, June 8, 2020 |
5 San Juan cops relieved from posts for 'disregarding' Baguio health protocols
GMA News, June 8, 2020 |
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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 |
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Government files criminal raps vs 301 barangay execs over cash aid distribution anomalies
Philstar.com, June 3, 2020 |
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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 |
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LGUs have until May 28 to submit liquidation reports on cash aid -DILG
GMA News, May 28, 2020 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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DILG: 42 barangay execs face criminal raps over SAP irregularities
Inquirer.Net, May 23, 2020 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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PNP charges barangay captain, MSWD officer for irregular SAP distribution
Manila Bulletin, May 8, 2020 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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QC task force drops charges vs fish vendor, eyes suspension of officers in viral mauling
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 |
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QC gov’t orders full-blown probe into reports of local authorities hurting ECQ violator
Inquirer.Net, April 28, 2020 |
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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 |
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Most barangay heads in NCR face raps for failing to enforce social distancing
Inquirer.Net, April 23, 2020 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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‘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 |
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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 |