Tupas hits use of JDF for personal loans

Even without Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, the House Committee on Justice proceeded with its hearing on the Judiciary Development Fund (JDF) on Tuesday.

Iloilo Representative Niel Tupas questioned how the funds were used, among them alleged personal loans in 2012 amounting to P10 million.

Tupas also asked why millions from the JDF were given as financial assistance to local government units.

The committee, meanwhile, agreed to hold another hearing to give the Supreme Court more time to clarify the issues.

ANC Dateline Philippines, August 5, 2014