DepEd Denies Solicitation Claims Over Government Contracts
The Department of Education (DepEd) has categorically denied solicitation allegations, stating that certain individuals have allegedly used the names of its officials to request payments for government projects. The agency plans to pursue investigations and prosecutions against those involved.
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