CHED Chair Responds to Unpaid ASEAN Souvenir Claims, Highlighting Local Business Struggles
The Chairperson of the Philippines' Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has responded to allegations of unpaid bills for souvenir items commissioned for the ASEAN Summit. A local business claims CHED and the Department of Energy (DOE) have significantly delayed payments, raising concerns about the impact on small enterprises.
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