Missing docs, not politics, delay aid to Batangas barangays

MANILA, Philippines — Almost a hundred barangays in Batangas province have yet to receive their assistance from the national government—not because of political differences, but due to lacking documents necessary to comply with auditing rules. In a statement on Monday, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto denied the claim of Batangas First District Rep. Leandro Leviste that at least 84 barangays were not invited during the distribution of the P200,000 assistance for each village led by President Marcos on April 24. “This program is not about political considerations. This is for the benefit of the Filipinos,” Recto said. “It has no political […]... Keep on reading: Missing docs, not politics, delay aid to Batangas barangays

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