CHR Chair, 3 Others Face Probe Over Alleged Irregular Foreign Training Allowances
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has requested a preliminary investigation into the Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and three others for allegedly receiving allowances during foreign training, despite the event being fully funded by its sponsor. This could constitute a violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
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