Raps filed vs DSWD execs over ‘Pablo’ fund misuse

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – A former employee of the Department  of Social Welfare and Development in Southern Mindanao has filed administrative and criminal complaints against three DSWD regional officials for allegedly misusing funds intended for rehabilitation projects in areas hit by typhoon “Pablo.”

June Sanchez-Obenza, former community development assistant under the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) program, filed charges against DSWD-Region 11 acting director Priscilla Razon, human resource department chief Loreta Anas, Kalahi-CIDSS regional financial analyst Annabelle Jabla and regional community infrastructure specialist Santos Eusebio Jr.

Obenza expressed confidence that the Office of the Ombudsman would immediately conduct an investigation into her complaint.

“I believe they have conspired and committed grave misconduct and dishonesty in office, and acts that are criminal in nature… and dereliction of duty,” Obenza’s complaint stated.

Razon could not be reached for comment yesterday.