Akbayan bill lets Filipinos file cases to recover stolen government funds

MANILA, Philippines — A new bill filed in the House of Representatives may give the public an opportunity to take a more active role in recovering stolen money from corrupt public officials. If enacted, House Bill No. 6619, filed by Akbayan Reps. Chel Diokno, Perci Cendana, and Dadah Ismula, as well as Dinagat Islands Rep. Arlene Bag-ao,