“There is no irregularity or substantial error in the P168 M bidding for the purchase of a fleet of brand new heavy equipment of the provincial government.” This was the findings of the review panel looking into the bidding controversy.
The result of the bid review did not come as a surprise as anti-graft watchdog Boholanos Against Corruption and Social Harassment (Bacos) already cast doubts on the integrity of the review committee which was formed by Gov. Erico Aumentado.
Vice-Governor Julius Herrera said the review team meticulously reviewed the procedures outlined under RA 9184 (the Government Procurement Law) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) vis-a-vis the bidding process undertaken by the Biids & Awards Committee (BAC).
However, a separate inquiry and monitoring is being conducted by the Commission on Audit (COA) on the bidding. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan committee on public accountability headed by Board Member Asther Piollo is also conducting its own probe.
