Ombudsman suspends DICT Usec Almirol over alleged eGov conflicts of interest

Rappler - Oct 21, 2026

The complaints stem from a June 2025 report by the DICT Internal Audit Unit, which flagged possible conflicts of interest involving the hiring of former Multisys personnel as well as the awarding of contracts to other related companies

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