CEBU CITY — A foundation founded by a Cebu gubernatorial candidate is now the subject of a government probe over allegations of illegal fundraising in the wake of Typhoon Odette.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has confirmed it is pursuing a case against Simply Share Foundation Inc. (SSFI), a charitable group established by Cebu gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro allegedly to solicit donations without the necessary government permit.

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