Duterte questions use of intelligence funds by mayorsPresident Rodrigo Duterte expressed his dismay over the inability of mayors and governors to manage garbage in their areas. The President stressed governors and mayors could effectively manage their garbage well because they have their respective discretionary funds. He added added local officials who have beautiful offices and who use expensive vehicles should be ashamed of themselves. Last Friday, the President vowed to create a special body to look into the intelligence and discretionary funds of local officials that may have been misspent. “Many localities in the country are so dirty and yet the mayors are not doing anything about it,” he said.

Source: Manila Times July 17, 2016 11:15 UTC