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Ombudsman suspends DICT exec over alleged conflict in P1.5-B deal

First reported 2026-10-21 10:58 UTC · Updated 2026-10-21 12:30 UTC · 2 independent sources

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said it ordered the preventive suspension of a Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary for alleged conflict of interest in contracts worth more than P1.5 billion. In a seven-page order, the…

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  1. 2026-10-21 10:58 UTCRappler · rappler.com ↗
  2. 2026-10-21 11:00 UTCInquirer · newsinfo.inquirer.net ↗

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