MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday questioned the alleged “unscrupulous patterns” in the spending of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on entertainment, advertisements, and public relations during previous election years.
During a Senate energy committee hearing on power supply, Hontiveros flagged NGCP’s expenditures, claiming there was a “remarkable spike” in its representation and entertainment expenses during and immediately after the 2013, 2016, and 2019 election years.
“Hindi ba’t kaduda-duda na kada o pagkatapos ng eleksyon ay tumataas ang gastos nila sa representation at entertainment. Coincidence lang ba?” she said.
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