Tag: public procurement
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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…
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Beyond the Bribes: DPWH Corruption as the Tip of a Systemic Iceberg (Part 1)
Introduction: A watershed moment in the fight against corruption The Philippine presidency’s sharp rebuke of corrupt officials marked a turning point in a long-running struggle over integrity and public trust. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s demand for accountability came at a moment when the country confronts not just isolated frauds, but a pattern of mismanagement in…
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COA Orders DepEd-Cebu to Pay P484,715 for 2015 Sports Gear
COA Rules DepEd-Cebu to Pay P484,715 for 2015 Sports Gear The Commission on Audit (COA) has ruled that the Department of Education’s Division of Cebu (DepEd-Cebu) must settle a payment of P484,715 to Peter Sports and Craft Sales for sports equipment and supplies purchased in 2015. The decision, part of COA’s ongoing oversight of public…
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COA Orders DepEd-Cebu to Pay P484,715 for 2015 Sports Equipment
Overview The Commission on Audit (COA) has ordered the Department of Education’s Division of Cebu (DepEd-Cebu) to pay P484,715 to Peter Sports and Craft Sales for sports equipment and supplies delivered in 2015 for the Cebu Provincial Sports and Cultural Festival. Background: Bids, Budget, and Delivery Peter Sports won the bidding for the supply and…
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DA Finds Ghost Farm-to-Market Roads in Mindanao
What are ghost farm-to-market roads? Ghost farm-to-market roads (FMRs) refer to projects that appear in planning and budget documents but either do not exist on the ground or fail to meet the stated standards. In Mindanao, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has flagged such cases as part of a broader audit into alleged corruption in…
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DA Audit Finds Ghost Farm-to-Market Roads in Mindanao
DA Audit Finds Ghost Farm-to-Market Roads in Mindanao The Department of Agriculture is expanding its audit of the farm-to-market roads (FMRs) program and has identified substandard and non-existent FMRs in two Mindanao provinces. The preliminary findings emerge as the department intensifies an anti corruption inquiry into how funds for rural infrastructure are managed and disbursed.…