AFP chief Catapang orders probe of P80-M deal on hospital supplies

The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Monday confirmed that it was investigating the questioned procurement of P80 million worth medicine and other medical supplies for the AFP Medical Center.

 

"There was a letter to the AFP chief of staff regarding reported irregularities as far as the P80 million purchase of medicines and medical supplies that happened in the AFP Medical Center," Major General Domingo Tutaan, military spokesperson, told reporters.

 

Among those being investigated was AFPMC commander Brigadier General Normando T. Sta. Ana Jr.

 

"With the receipt of this undated and unsigned letter, the chief of staff directed an investigation to be conducted by the Committee on Ethical Standard and Public Accountability," Tutaan said.

 

 

"We are awaiting for the initial result of the investigation. After that, appropriate actions will be undertaken," Tutaan said.

He did not say when the initial results would be released.

 

Tutaan said that the AFP was conducting its investigation separately from the Ombudsman.
 

"It's a parallel probe but we do not know what the Ombudsman is doing right now at kung ano'ng status ng kanilang investigation," he said. —NB, GMA News