100,000 to 500,000 Pesos in paper gift bags distributed to government officials in Malacanang October 11?
With so many in Philippine congress coming out in the open to say that they have been given "loot bags" with money in it ... and with no clear instruction for its purpose, one has to ask ... gift or loot?
First, Malacanang initially explained that ... "it is not unusual for congressmen to receive cash for local projects." Now that is really shabby ... I hate to think that hard earned tax money is distributed without controls, accountability or clear instructions.
Next, they say they have "no knowledge of such cash handouts (within the very secure Malacanang Palace)." Is this a clear acceptance that Malacanang doesn't even know what happens within its very secure compound? It is not far off then that they don't even know what goes on beyond those walls but within Philippine boundaries.
There is obviously a lot of wealth floating around within the Philippines ... or a serious lack of concern on where tax pesos go. Money floats around the rich and powerful like garbage floats in our rivers and lakes.
ELECTED government officials really should have a little more shame.
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