Tuesday, May 31, 2011

P7.2 BILLION IN PCSO FUND USED FOR ADS


By Llanesca T. Panti Reporter

At least P7.2 billion of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) charity fund from 2001 to 2010 was spent for the agency’s advertising and public relations, according to a lawmaker.

Rep. Neri Colmenares of Bayan Muna party-list made the statement a day after he exposed alleged PCSO anomalies under the previous management before the plenary on Monday. [ FULL STORY ]