Labor chief unaware of PACC probe

“I am not aware of any pending investigation or any complaint against me,” he said in a telephone interview. (PNA File Photo)

MANILA — Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III on Monday admitted that he has no idea regarding an ongoing investigation against him by the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC).

“I am not aware of any pending investigation or any complaint against me,” he said in a telephone interview.

The DOLE chief added that he has not received any official communication for him to submit an affidavit.

“They have not asked me to reply to any complaint against me,” Bello said.

He, however, noted that he is ready to face any investigation over allegations of corruption.

“Definitely, I am ready,” Bello added.

Earlier, PACC Commissioner Manuelito Luna said a probe is being conducted against Bello, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority chief Isidro Lapeña, and National Commission on Indigenous People Chairman Leonor Oralde-Quintayo without giving any further details.