Senate to scrutinize Tesda's P5-M 'allocation fund' offer to Senator Lacson
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Senate to scrutinize Tesda's P5-M 'allocation fund' offer to Senator Lacson

The Philippine Senate will address allegations that the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) offered Senator Panfilo Lacson a P5 million 'allocation fund,' with Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian stating the issue will be clarified during budget deliberations with Tesda.

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  • Tesda Chief Denies P5-M 'Allocation Fund' Offer to Lacson

    The chief of the Philippines' Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) has denied authorizing any offer of a P5-million allocation fund to Senator Panfilo Lacson, amid concerns of potential political bribery or irregularities.