WATCH: Rappler's Bonz Magsambol gives the highlights of the Senate blue ribbon committee report on the 'overpriced' laptop procurement of the Department of Education.
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate blue ribbon committee on Thursday, January 19, released its findings on the “overpriced” laptop procurement of the Department of Education , and recommended the filing of administrative and criminal charges against the government officials involved.
The Senate panel also recommended the recovery of at least P979 million from the concerned officials. In this episode of Rappler Recap, Rappler’s Bonz Magsambol gives the highlights of the Senate blue ribbon committee report.
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