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Lacson sees potential conflict of interest in PCAB approval of DPWH contracts
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has accused two members of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), Engineers Erni Baggao and Arthur Escalante, of potential conflict of interest.
Lacson alleged that Baggao and Escalante have been signing government infrastructure contracts through their private construction companies while simultaneously serving on the PCAB, a body that regulates contractors.
The senator urged the PCAB to investigate allegations against its own officials, citing potential violations of Republic Act 6713.
This accusation comes after the PCAB refuted Lacson's previous claim regarding payments for contractor accreditation.
PCAB has stated that it has not authorized any third party to act on its behalf for contractor accreditation in exchange for money and is addressing issues on alleged shortcuts for licenses.
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