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NBI starts probe on overpriced medical equipment purchased by DOH for COVID
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has started a probe into allegations of overpriced medical equipment purchased by the Department of Health (DOH) for COVID-19 testing.
President Duterte ordered the NBI to investigate potential violations of the Price Act and the Bayanihan Act.
The NBI has issued subpoenas to individuals allegedly involved in the overpricing of Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Machines.
Omnibus Bio-Medical Systems Inc. is among the entities being investigated, and the company has denied the allegations.
Former Health Secretary Janette Garin also appealed to the President to look into a couple reportedly linked to the overpricing and alleged hoarding of testing kits after being granted exclusive distributorship.
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President Duterte ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate a local supplier, identified as the Co couple and their company Omnibus Bio-Medical Systems Inc., for allegedly overpricing medical equipment, specifically Covid-19 testing kits and machines.
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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated approximately P50 million worth of allegedly overpriced medical supplies and equipment from warehouses in San Juan and Malabon.
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President Rodrigo Duterte defended Health Secretary Francisco Duque III anew amid allegations of overpriced procurement of COVID-19 testing equipment.
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Senator Francis Pangilinan expressed doubt on the Duterte administration's ability to justify the alleged overpriced procurement of COVID-19 testing supplies and equipment.
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