THERE are attempts on the part of some local officials in calamity-stricken areas to exploit the funds intended for rehabilitation even before the reconstruction efforts of the government starts, newly appointed rehabilitation Secretary Panfilo Lacson disclosed on Sunday.
Lacson, who was recently appointed by President Benigno Aquino 3rd as the presidential assistant for rehabilitation and recovery, said that he received the information last Friday while he was visiting the areas affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda.
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