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FREEPIKBy Leonardo J. Matignas, Jr.AS THE SAYING GOES, “prevention is better than cure.” This principle is especially true when addressing dishonest or illegal acts committed by individuals or organizations for unjust advantage — commonly known as occupational fraud.Occupational fraud involves the misuse of one’s position

FILIPINOS line up for free food in Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESTHE National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board on Thursday approved a P74.6-billion food stamp project of the Social Welfare department that will give poor Filipino families monthly food vouchers.The Reducing Food Insecurity

PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMAN FORMER Vice-President Maria Leonor G. Robredo has endorsed the Senate candidacy of ex-Interior Secretary Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. and former Senator Emmanuel D. Pacquiao, who are among the candidates endorsed by the Marcos administration.The former vice-president backed Mr. Abalos’ Senate bid