MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker is seeking an investigation in the House of Representatives on the issues surrounding the “untimely conduct” of public biddings of government ports, sea terminals and port facilities by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).
Under House Resolution No. 1822 filed by Rep. Alfonso Umali Jr., the lawmaker urges the committee on good governance and public accountability as well as the committee on transportation to conduct the investigation in aid of legislation.
Umali said the new terminal leasing and management rules and regulations of the PPA “are marred by corruption and grossly disadvantageous to the government” amid the pandemic.
“The officials…
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