Manila, Jan. 19 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday urged the public to file complaints against "epal" (credit-grabbing) local officials in the proper forum.

DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said local leaders, including village officials, who use government-funded projects for personal gains may face administrative cases and suspension.

"May mga administrative case na puwedeng i-file sa kanila at maaring mapatawan (Administrative cases can be filed against them and they can be sanctioned) from preventive suspension to suspension," Remulla said in a news release.

Complaints against erring elected and appointed village officials should be filed in the proper forum as prescribed by Republic Act (RA) No. 7...