By Kristine L. Alave
Philippine Daily Inquirer
The Office of the Ombudsman has filed charges against former Education Secretary Jesli Lapus and 11 others in connection with alleged overpricing in the P350-million instant-noodles purchase for the Department of Education’s (DepEd) school-feeding program in 2007 and 2008.
Assistant Ombudsman Jose de Jesus Jr. said the Field Investigation Office (FIO) found probable cause to investigate Lapus, six other former DepEd officials and supplier Jeverps Manufacturing Corp. for graft.
The other respondents are former DepEd bids and awards committee (BAC) chair Undersecretary Teodosio Sangil Jr. and officer in charge Ramon Bacani; current BAC vice chair Demetria Manuel and members Nanette Mamoransing, Macur Marohombsar and Artemio Capellan Jr.; and private respondents Alexander Billan, Gil Quenano, Lino Ong, Teresita Parco and Terencio Taloma , all of Jeverps.
The 12 were charged with violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, Government Procurement Reform Act and Consumers Act of the Philippines.
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