Tag: public procurement
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Landlord Tied to Gang Feud Allegedly Paid Millions for Asylum Seeker Housing, Dáil Told
Background: A Controversial Contract Chain In recent weeks, questions have intensified over how asylum seeker accommodation is procured and who profits from it. A landlord, alleged to have ties to a gang feud, has become the center of scrutiny after reports that his companies received substantial sums linked to International Protection Accommodation Services (Ipas) contracts.…
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OSP Seizes Assets Worth Over GH₵100 Million in NPA Investigations
Major Milestone in Asset Recovery Efforts The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced a significant development in its ongoing investigations into procurement and financial malfeasance. According to official statements, authorities have seized and frozen properties valued at more than GH₵100 million, along with more than US$100,000 in cash and assets. This milestone underscores…
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Discaya Spouses Face Imprisonment in Flood-Control Probe, Says Ombudsman
Ombudsman Signals Imminent Consequences for the Discaya Spouses Ombudsman Jesus Crispin C. Remulla has issued a stark warning to contractor spouses Curlee and Sarah Discaya amid investigations into ghost and substandard flood-control projects in the Philippines. Speaking on the radio program Saksi sa Dobol B, Remulla asserted that the couple must confront the likelihood of…
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Contractor Couple Withdraws Cooperation in ICI Probe Into Anomalous Flood Control Projects
Overview: A Widening Bribe Probe and a Key Withdrawal The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) faces a widening bribery investigation into anomalous flood control projects, even as one high-profile development shakes the core of its witness lineup. The contractor couple known as Curlee and Sarah Discaya, central figures in the controversy, have informed the ICI…
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Discaya Bribery Scandal: ICI Flood Project Probe Update
Overview: The Discaya cooperation withdrawal in the ICI probe The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is pressing ahead with its investigation into anomalous flood control projects, even as a high-profile couple central to the case withdraws cooperation. Curlee and Sarah Discaya, known for their aggressive display of wealth and multiple construction ventures, have invoked their…
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Coalition flags COA official over New Building links to contractors
Allegations surface surrounding the New COA Building contract A rights group is pulling the threads of an alleged conflict of interest involving a high-ranking official at the Commission on Audit (COA) as it scrutinizes the construction of the agency’s new headquarters. The Right to Know, Right Now (R2KRN) Coalition published findings that tie COA Commissioner…
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R2KRN Flags Alleged Conflict of Interest in New COA Building Linked to Lipana Family Ties
Overview of the Allegations A coalition advocating for freedom of information has raised questions about a possible conflict of interest involving Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Mario Lipana. The Right to Know, Right Now (R2KRN) Coalition contends that Lipana’s connections intersect with the awarding of a contract for the New COA Building, suggesting potential influence…
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Leviste Thanks Dizon, Urges DPWH Transparency in Project Pricing
Leviste lauds Dizon on DPWH price reform Batangas 1st district Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste has publicly thanked Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon for engaging with a push to temper the costs of the agency’s projects. In a statement, Leviste expressed appreciation for the acknowledgement that DPWH projects should be priced…
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PAO Assigns 8 Lawyers to Support ICI During Transition
PAO Deploys Eight Lawyers to Aid the ICI During Transition The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has announced an eight-lawyer deployment to assist the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) as it navigates its transition period. The arrangement, described by the ICI as a critical step in safeguarding legal compliance and governance, is set to begin on…
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When Healthy Eating Collides with Forced Labor: A Look at Five US Diet Patterns
New research links healthy eating with potential labor risks As Americans consider what to put on their plates based on taste, price, and nutrition, researchers are highlighting a tougher question: could pursuing healthier diets increase exposure to exploited workers? A new study by Tufts University and the University of Nottingham Rights Lab and School of…