Neda submits report on sexual harassment probe to Duterte

MANILA, Philippines—The National Economic Development Authority (Neda) on Wednesday said it has already submitted to the office of President Rodrigo Duterte the result of its investigation on the complaint of sexual harassment against one of its top officials.

The President will give the “final decision” on the matter “considering that the subject of complaint is a third level official appointed by the President,” the Neda said in a statement.

“Neda will be working closely with the Office of the President as called for to ensure due process and confidentiality of proceedings related to the complaint,” the agency added.

Early this year, Neda said it is looking into a sexual harassment complaint filed against an official of the agency.

The agency did not disclose the name of the official accused.

The Neda launched the probe after a Philippine Daily Inquirer column by Rina Jimenez-David reported an incident of an alleged sexual harassment involving a “veteran” Neda official whose “authority…covers ‘big ticket’ projects.”  /muf

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