Corruption charges were filed with the Ombudsman on Monday, September 8, against 53 persons allegedly involved in 4 anomalous irrigation projects worth over P66 million. Those charged included former National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Caraga regional managers Modesto Membreve and Dexter Patrocinio and current NIA Caraga regional manager Encarnacion Soriano. The 4 irrigation projects were said to be tainted with irregularities like rigged bidding, missed deadlines, and use of dummy contractors. The NIA officials have been accused of graft and corruption and violating the Government Procurement Reform Act.
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