Ex-Budget Chief Linked to Graft Scandal Appointed Head of Islamic Bank
Former Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has been appointed chair and CEO of the state-owned Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines (AAIIBP), despite allegations of corruption. The Presidential Palace defended the appointment, stating the issues are separate and investigations will proceed if evidence emerges.
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