DepEd Mandated to Implement Anti-Fraud Measures for Expanded Voucher Program
The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) will be mandated to implement anti-fraud measures for its expanded voucher assistance program. Following past audit findings of ghost recipients, the new system will include centralized beneficiary verification and enhanced auditing protocols.
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