Senate to probe govt's alleged procurement of overpriced PPEs, COVID19 test kits
MANILA - The Senate will look into alleged irregularities in the procurement of personal protective equipment for frontliners battling the coronavirus disease 2019 this week when the chamber summons Cabinet members to a series of hearings, the body's Health Committee chair said Monday.
"The funds made available to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the needs of our people at this crucial time should be accounted for--up to the last centavo, and the public deserves to know how it is spent," he said. "Gusto rin nating malaman ang katotohanan tungkol dito. 'Steal as one' ba ang nangyayari sa pagbili ng mga anti-COVID medical supplies?" he said, alluding to the government's "Heal as One" call for unity during the global pandemic.
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