Duterte slams hefty bonuses of state firms' execs | Inquirer News

Duterte slams hefty bonuses of state firms’ execs

/ 07:10 PM January 26, 2017

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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during a Cabinet meeting at the Malacañan Palace. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo

MANILA — President Duterte questioned hefty bonuses for officials of government-owned-and-controlled corporations, and said he would not allow them to increase their emoluments without his approval.

In a speech in Sarangani where he attended the groundbreaking ceremonies for a new power plant, he said those in government corporations including the Social Security System had awarded themselves “liberally” with the people’s money.

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But he said any more hikes in bonuses would have to be approved by the President.

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“There will be no more increases of your salary, your emoluments, without my approval,” he said.

In a speech in Tacloban on Wednesday, he also warned government officials against using their positions to enrich themselves.

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“Do not enter government to milk government,” he said.

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There would be no more increases worth millions, he said.

“It’s not acceptable to me,” he added.  SFM

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