Usec. Parras absolves Yap in ‘another fertilizer scam’
Undersecretary Emmanuel Parras denied the claims alleged by a national daily columnist that Yap is involved in another fertilizer scam and it involves Chinese Filipino businessmen and fertilizer dealers.
Parras initially clarified that Yap came after the controversial fertilizer scam and could not be involved in it. He says that it is unlikely for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to be involved in the alleged fertilizer scam when there is a government procurement process being followed and that the department is not having any hand in getting its supplies and materials now.
Parras adds that the DA, under Yap, is not even giving out fertilizers but discount coupons.
The newspaper article also questioned why DA Sec. Yap is always visible in Bohol, especially in the third congressional district where he is rumored to run. (rachiu/PIA)
