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Vice Mayor Rene Gaudiel said the so-called "whistleblower ordinance" was inspired by ZTE-NBN witness Rodolfo "Jun" Lozada.
Gaudiel said witnesses or informants of offenses that fall under the provisions of the Revised Penal Code, may receive P100 to a maximum of P1,000 as reward.
The incentive package will depend on the type of information and the gravity of the offenses reported by the informant, Gaudiel added.
According to Gaudiel the ordinance protects the identity of the informants and the information given by them will be kept confidential.
He warned, however, that the information given by the informants should be correct or they may be charged with perjury for giving false testimonies.