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Surigao del Norte lawmaker, son face probe over P80-M road project
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Surigao del Norte lawmaker, son face probe over P80-M road project

Surigao del Norte Representative Francisco 'Lalo' Matugas and his son Francisco 'Bingo' Matugas II are under investigation for alleged graft and misappropriation of public funds related to an P80 million road project. The project is accused of remaining unfinished while being reported as completed, and the contractor was reportedly paid in full. The allegations were shared by a spokesperson, though specific details about the investigation or legal proceedings remain unclear.

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Philippine Daily Inquirer logoPhilippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenter2 hr. ago
Surigao del Norte lawmaker, son face probe over P80-M road project

Surigao del Norte Representative Francisco 'Lalo' Matugas and his son Francisco 'Bingo' Matugas II are under investigation for alleged graft and misappropriation of public funds related to an P80 million road project. The project is accused of remaining unfinished while being reported as completed, and the contractor was reportedly paid in full. The allegations were shared by a spokesperson, though specific details about the investigation or legal proceedings remain unclear.

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