PHILRECA Party-list Rep. Presley De Jesus has denied allegations of receiving political contributions from electric cooperatives (ECs) for its campaign during the 2019 elections.
In a statement, PHILRECA Party-list Rep. Presley De Jesus categorically denied the allegations hurled against the party-list by Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) chairman Greco Belgica.
PHILRECA party-list, however, assured that it remains committed to transparency in governance and the thrust to curb corruption in government.
“The inclusion of our name is baseless and reckless. We categorically deny the allegations and condemn any attempt to tarnish the name and reputation of the Party-list. We request that PACC be more circumspect in dealing with this matter,” De Jesus said.
The representative said the issue stemmed from a malicious complaint filed before the PACC by political opponents, who “have repeatedly pestered us with cases with which we have responded to time and again.”
“In fact, had PACC been more thorough in their research, they would have known that Electric Cooperatives are not public entities. They are non-stock, non-profit membership organizations supervised by the NEA. Regardless, the Party-list did not receive any political contributions from any Electric Cooperative during the 2019 Elections,” De Jesus said.
PHILRECA party-list, however, assured that it “remains committed to transparency in governance and the thrust to curb corruption in government.” De Jesus also said the party-list supports any investigation into the matter and looks forward to clearing its name.