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Oversight panel may look into ‘overpriced’ PPE sets bought by DOH, say senators
Senator Joel Villanueva urged the congressional oversight committee to investigate claims that the Department of Health (DOH) overpaid for personal protective equipment (PPE).
Senator Grace Poe questioned the DOH's procurement of one million PPE sets at P1,800 each, suggesting savings could have been made.
Poe contended that PPE sets should cost between P400 to P1,000, citing a lower price from the Office of the Vice President's procurement.
Villanueva acknowledged the global price increase for PPE due to demand but emphasized the need to verify if the DOH's prices were reasonable.
DOH Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire stated that the DOH purchased necessary sets following the Department of Budget and Management's procurement process.
Senator Panfilo Lacson warned of serious consequences for Health Secretary Francisco Duque III if the alleged irregularity is proven.
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