Tesda chief denies P5-M ‘allocation fund’ offer to Lacson

Inquirer.net - Oct 24, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Secretary and Director General Jose Francisco Benitez on Saturday said he did not authorize anyone to make a P5-million allocation fund offer to Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson. “As TESDA Secretary, I did not authorize anyone to offer any allocation or one amounting to P5 million

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Tesda chief denies P5-M ‘allocation fund’ offer to Lacson

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