DepEd Saves P1.4 Billion in Teacher Laptop Procurement
The Philippines' Department of Education (DepEd) announced it saved over P1.4 billion in the procurement of more than 231,000 laptops for public school teachers through competitive bidding, enhancing IT support for educators.
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The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines announced a savings of at least P1.4 billion in the procurement of over 231,000 laptops for public school teachers by opting for open bidding instead of negotiated deals. This move is seen as a step towards transparency, contrasting with past procurements that faced allegations of overpricing and irregularities.