Locsin opposes selling of DFA properties abroad

MANILA - The Department of Foreign Affairs is against the sale of its properties abroad even as the agency has realigned funds for the retrofitting of its building to the government’s COVID-19 respons

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In a virtual news forum last July 1, Locsin said he has ordered to realign funds previously allotted for the retrofitting of the DFA building to the agency’s Assistance to Nationals fund, as DFA funds to assist and repatriate distressed overseas Filipinos may be depleted by August or September. Locsin said he refused additional money when the President asked him if the DFA needs additional funds.

Under the proposed Philippine Overseas Properties Management Act, the disposition of the country's overseas properties shall be approved by the President, while Congress will have the authority to approve or disapprove the acquisition or sale of properties.

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