Amilitant lawmaker over the weekend lambasted the government for its supposed lack of accountability for funds set for the rehabilitation of areas devastated by Typhoon Yolanda, alleging that that the budget is being “misused”.

“Where did the money go? The lack of transparency and accountability is not only dismaying but also embarrassing to the international community,” Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan of Gabriela told The Manila Times when asked if there was a problem disbursing the budget allocated for the rehabilitation.

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