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Department of Social Welfare and Development-Central Visayas Regional Director Rebecca Geamala. (File photo) CEBU CITY - As the May 9 election nears, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) on Wednesday reminded candidates not to use the department's programs, projects, and services to advance their political agenda. Rebecca Geamala, DSWD-7 regional director, said in a statement the agency issued Memorandum Circular No. 9 laying down policy guidelines on strengthening their partnership with stakeholders during the election period and non-election seasons to safeguard their program and services from possible interference by the politicians. "The policy provides for the grievance mechanism of the Department in responding to reports on politicians using and/or mentioning any of the programs of DSWD in their campaign speeches or strategies," Geamala said. She said among the prohibited acts are putting names of politicians on the packaging ....

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