Alejano Claims Bong Go Using Government Funds to Distribute Campaign Shirts During LNBP National Assembly
Opposition senatorial candidate and critic of Pres. Rody Duterte, Rep. Gary Alejano of Magdalo Partylist claimed in an interview with the media that former SAP Bong Go was allegedly using government funds to distribute campaign shirts during the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas National Assembly.
In a news report by Rappler, Alejano claimed that the kit, registration fee, and other expenses were from the government funds allegedly used during the Liga ng mga Barangay Assembly in Pasay City.
Rep. Alejano was quoted as saying "Nagulat ang mga Kapitan ng Barangay nang tinignan ang nilalaman ng kit na kasama sa binayaran nila ang polo shirt na may tatak na Bong Go,” Alejano said in a press statement on Tuesday.
Alejano explained that "Ang kanilang registration fee at iba pang expenses ay charged sa local funds as per DILG (Department of Interior and Local Government) Memorandum Circular 2019-23. Ibig sabihin charged sa pondo ng gobyerno," he said.
"Ang panawagan ko ay tigilan na ni Bong Go ang pag gamit sa mga Kapitan at pondo ng gobyerno para sa personal niyang kampanya. Ito ay maliwanag na isang election offense,” Alejano said.
Based upon the information revealed to the media by the DILG and Rep. Alejano, the registration fee has a total of P13,800 to P19,800 which covered the hotel accommodation, meals, and bags with other materials for a 3-day event.
The report also said that Año authorized the local officials to pay for the fees of attendees for the said event, which was held on February 25-27, 2018.
The allegations made by Alejano was belied by SAP Bong Go in an interview with ABS-CBN, Bong Go denied his involvement with the shirts given during the event that showed his name and face. He also urged his supporters not to use his name without consent.
"Wala po kaming kinalaman sa sinasabing ipinamigay na souvenirs sa isang pagpupulong ng barangay officials," Go told ABS-CBN News.
The most trusted ally of Pres. Rody Duterte, SAP Bong Go added that he was not foolish to commit such an offense.
“Nag-iisip po ako at hindi po tayo bobo, hindi po alimango ang utak ko,” Go said.
Government officials should focus on public service instead of campaigning on others' behalf, he said. "Paalala rin sa mga dati kong kasamahan sa gobyerno: prayoridad natin ang magserbisyo sa kapwa," he said.
Source: ABS-CBN / Rappler
In a news report by Rappler, Alejano claimed that the kit, registration fee, and other expenses were from the government funds allegedly used during the Liga ng mga Barangay Assembly in Pasay City.
Rep. Alejano was quoted as saying "Nagulat ang mga Kapitan ng Barangay nang tinignan ang nilalaman ng kit na kasama sa binayaran nila ang polo shirt na may tatak na Bong Go,” Alejano said in a press statement on Tuesday.
Alejano explained that "Ang kanilang registration fee at iba pang expenses ay charged sa local funds as per DILG (Department of Interior and Local Government) Memorandum Circular 2019-23. Ibig sabihin charged sa pondo ng gobyerno," he said.
"Ang panawagan ko ay tigilan na ni Bong Go ang pag gamit sa mga Kapitan at pondo ng gobyerno para sa personal niyang kampanya. Ito ay maliwanag na isang election offense,” Alejano said.
Based upon the information revealed to the media by the DILG and Rep. Alejano, the registration fee has a total of P13,800 to P19,800 which covered the hotel accommodation, meals, and bags with other materials for a 3-day event.
The report also said that Año authorized the local officials to pay for the fees of attendees for the said event, which was held on February 25-27, 2018.
The allegations made by Alejano was belied by SAP Bong Go in an interview with ABS-CBN, Bong Go denied his involvement with the shirts given during the event that showed his name and face. He also urged his supporters not to use his name without consent.
"Wala po kaming kinalaman sa sinasabing ipinamigay na souvenirs sa isang pagpupulong ng barangay officials," Go told ABS-CBN News.
The most trusted ally of Pres. Rody Duterte, SAP Bong Go added that he was not foolish to commit such an offense.
“Nag-iisip po ako at hindi po tayo bobo, hindi po alimango ang utak ko,” Go said.
Government officials should focus on public service instead of campaigning on others' behalf, he said. "Paalala rin sa mga dati kong kasamahan sa gobyerno: prayoridad natin ang magserbisyo sa kapwa," he said.
Source: ABS-CBN / Rappler
Alejano Claims Bong Go Using Government Funds to Distribute Campaign Shirts During LNBP National Assembly
Reviewed by Phil Newsome
on
March 05, 2019
Rating:
Reviewed by Phil Newsome
on
March 05, 2019
Rating:
