The Commission on Audit says, ‘Consequently, the PS cannot assure its client-agencies of the safety of the personal protective equipment especially to the medical staff users who are directly exposed to the COVID-19 virus during this pandemic.’
MANILA, Philippines – The Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management – previously the subject of congressional investigations due to anomalous pandemic contracts – was found by state auditors to have approved supply deals for personal protective equipment that were not certified as safe by the Food and Drug Administration .
Classified as PPEs were N95 medical masks, surgical masks, head covers, gloves, shoe covers, and gowns worn by medical workers. “Consequently,” the auditors said, “the PS cannot assure its client-agencies of the safety of the personal protective equipment especially to the medical staff users who are directly exposed to the COVID-19 virus during this pandemic.”
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