Palace backs ombudsman’s probe into DICT’s alleged ‘ghost internet’ scheme

Inquirer.net - Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang believes the Office of the Ombudsman’s investigation on the alleged “ghost internet” scheme should go on. The scam reportedly involves the free Wi-Fi projects of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Palace press officer Claire Castro on Tuesday said all those responsible for any misuse of public funds must be

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