Published December 28, 2020, 2:10 PM
Task Force Against Corruption has received a total of 98 complaints and reports on corruption in various government agencies as of Dec. 2.
After the President’s order to complete the investigation on PhilHealth anomalies in 30 days, Task Force PhilHealth submitted to Malacanang last Sept. 14 its recommendation on the filing of graft charges against eight PhilHealth executives.
Justice Secretary Guevarra ordered the NBI to investigate the involvement of its immigration officers in the ‘pastillas’ money-making scheme. On Sept. 1, the NBI filed before the OMB a criminal complaint against 19 BI officers and personnel.
After the government imposed a lockdown on March 16, Prosecutor General Benedicto Malcontento allowed government prosecutors nationwide to conduct online inquests or e-inquest which no longer required law enforcement authorities to personally present arrested persons.