The big fuss over the övepriced PPE and other supplies

It is more fun criticizing

At the start of pandemic, this office ordered face mask at P220 a box; if I recall we ordered 20 boxes.

Hindsight now, the face mask can be bought for P5@ or P50.00 a box, or even at P40.00 at Lazada

I was being kidded for overpricing.   

There were no available supplies then and if there were, the prices were really high.  Now that supplies have increased, the demand tapered off, local manufacturers are now available,, prices have nose dived.

Disposable PPE used to cost P700.00 each.  It can be had for P135.00 now.    

And so dear Senators, since most of you have political ambitions and politics is thick in the air, the line of inquiry indeed is suspect

Blue Ribbon committee resumes hearing on Pharmaly

It is more fun criticizing

The Blue Ribbon committee resumes its hearing on the alleged anomalous purchase of overpriced PPE from an undercapitalized company, with fictitious addresses of incorporators.

It is an interesting event to watch and  maybe it is the start of Presidential campaign  -  the Lacson Sotto tandem throwing its wares vs  the administration Or even Gordon who harbors Presidential ambition.  At this point in time, selfish issues ie running for position vs DU30 can't continue.    There is a conflict of interest

That RC objects to being audited by COA is also interesting legal or not legal.  But an audit of govt funds given to the organization may be allowed.   (And PDU30 knows his laws) 

At the same time we can not just shrug our shoulders on these controversies/issues