US EditionDSWD: Forced interview of PWD vs Sotto held at Discaya’s construction firm
- Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto reported a smear campaign against his administration involving a woman with a mental disability being coerced to record videos during a charity event.
- The Department of Social Welfare and Development is investigating the exploitation of persons with disabilities for political gain and is collaborating with the National Bureau of Investigation.
- Secretary Rex Gatchalian confirmed that a 57-year-old woman was made to follow a script in exchange for rice, along with other individuals forced to speak against Sotto.
- The Commission on Human Rights condemned the use of a person with a disability in smear campaigning as 'morally reprehensible' and a violation of laws.
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Candidates warned: Don't exploit poor, vulnerable
DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has reiterated his warning against politicians and candidates who exploit the poor and vulnerable sectors for personal or political gain, emphasizing the need to protect these groups from abuse and manipulation. "This likely serves as a warning to candidates who aim to exploit the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized for their personal and political gain," Gatchalian said…
Vico Sotto hits smear campaign involving PWD: 'Some people will do everything for money and power'
PASIG CITY, Philippines – Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto spoke out against an apparent smear campaign on social media in which people lining up for charity, including a woman with a mental disability, were made to record videos to disparage his administration. “May mga tao na handang gawin ang lahat para lang sa pera at kapangyarihan (There are people willing to do everything just for money and power),” Sotto said in a Facebook post on Thursday aft…
DSWD: Forced interview of PWD vs Sotto held at Discaya’s construction firm
The 57-year-old woman with a disability was coerced into speaking against Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto in an interview held at the St. Gerrard Construction compound, owned by mayoral candidate Sarah Discaya.
Vico Sotto Opponent Sarah Discaya Says 'No Control' Over Smear Video
Sarah Discaya released a statement about a smear video against Vico Sotto Pasig City mayoral candidate Sarah Discaya stressed that she has no control over the smear video against incumbent Mayor Vico Sotto. The incumbent chief executive of Pasig City has served his constituents for 6 years now, and he is seeking re-election for his ... Read more The post Vico Sotto Opponent Sarah Discaya Says ‘No Control’ Over Smear Video appeared first on PhilN…
Poll candidates not welcome in DSWD’s aid distribution activities
ILOILO City – Elected officials and candidates running for public office this May 12 midterm elections are not welcome in financial aid distribution activities of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). To protect the integrity of social welfare programs during this election campaign period, Region 6 director Arwin Razo said the agency is […]
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