Brosas says Maharlika may be used to regain Marcos wealth; DOF says not so

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The proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) may be used by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family to regain the ill-gotten wealth that the Philippines has recovered, a member of the opposition in the House of Representatives has said.

Gabriela party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas, an assistant minority leader in the House, pointed to Article 3, Section 6.3 of the Senate version of the MIF.

The Senate bill states that properties to be contributed to the Maharlika Investment Corporation will be appraised at their fair market value at the time of their transfer while the title, as well as all rights and obligations pertaining thereto, will be transferred to the MIC. The PCGG in a constitutional body mandated to recover the ill-gotten wealth of the late former President Ferdinand Marcos, their family and associates.

GMA News Online has sought comment from Malacañang and Sen. Imee Marcos as regards Brosas' statement.

Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)

 

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