Legarda joins son's call to probe gov't aid distribution in Batangas

Senate probe sought on Batangas barangays’ exclusion from aid

Sen. Loren Legarda has sought a Senate inquiry on reports that 84 barangays in Taal and Nasugbu, Batangas were excluded from a government assistance program led by the provincial government and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.

Legarda echoes son's call to look into gov't 'ayuda' programs

Senator Loren Legarda has filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the implementation and distribution of government cash assistance and subsidy programs following reports of alleged discriminatory practices in Batangas.Under Proposed Senate Resolution No. 381, Legarda called on the appropriate Senate committee to investigate, in aid of legislation, the allocation and delivery of public assistance programs “with the end view of ensuring …

Legarda joins son's call to probe gov't aid distribution in Batangas

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Loren Legarda has joined her lawmaker-son’s call for a congressional probe into the implementation and delivery of government cash aid and subsidy programs, citing in particular the alleged unfair distribution in certain barangays in their province in Batangas. Her proposed inquiry was contained in Senate Resolution No. 381, which she filed on Monday, May 4. Her son, Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste, has made…