The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) welcomes the decision of the Office of the President to leave the investigation of the alleged corruption in PCSO to the Office of the Ombudsman, PCSO Spokesperson Atty. Marissa Medrano said in a statement.
“PCSO is open to all forms of investigation and encourages its officials and employees to subject themselves to any formal investigation by any investigating body. The PCSO Board, its management and its employees stand by its value of professionalism. If a person has nothing to hide, then by all means, an investigation by an independent investigating body will be very much welcome,” Atty. Medrano said.
“The PCSO Governing Board already said it will not cuddle anyone, whether management or rank and file employees who is found to be involved in graft and corrupt practices, especially if it involves public funds,” she added.
PCSO is optimistic that the investigation is also a means to cleanse the agency if there really are corrupt officials and employees among its ranks.
Amidst controversies, PCSO assures the public that the operations and the provision of health and medical related services to Filipinos nationwide will continue.
