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DepEd assures it is addressing issue on alleged ghost beneficiaries of senior high school voucher program

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00:00The Department of Education or DepEd has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving and addressing concerns
00:06regarding the alleged ghost students under the Senior High School Voucher Program.
00:11DepEd also stated that an investigation is underway leading to the removal of 55 schools from the program
00:18due to the alleged irregularities.
00:20RPTV's Mela Lismoras has the details.
00:24The Department of Education has assured the public it continues to address the issue of alleged ghost students
00:33under their Senior High School Voucher Program.
00:35During the hearing of the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture,
00:39DepEd Education Program's Management Office Project Manager, Atty. Tara Rama said
00:44an ongoing investigation on the matter is underway and so far,
00:48they have terminated the participation of 55 schools in the program due to alleged ghosting and other issues.
01:18DepEd has yet to determine the total amount that may have been lost due to ghost students.
01:35However, they have already withheld payment for some billing statements from certain schools.
01:48Lawmakers insist they will continue to monitor the issue until it is resolved.
02:11They are also urging DepEd to ensure that only those who truly need assistance are included in the voucher program.
02:18We're talking about public funds here.
02:21For us, even if it's the agency or whoever is sitting there,
02:26the money of the country must be used properly.
02:31Meanwhile, the extreme hit menacing the country was also brought up during the hearing.
02:35Eventually, lawmakers shared their suggestions.
02:38I hope DepEd will consider reducing the subjects.
02:43Let's ensure functional literacy.
02:45The agency really needs it.
02:47We have a long-term plan because we expect this to be an issue every year.

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