Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis said on Friday that she would review procurement-related concerns following allegations that the agency had delayed payments for handcrafted souvenirs.
“The Office appreciates these concerns being brought to its attention and recognizes the importance of ensuring that suppliers and service providers are treated fairly and that obligations to them are properly fulfilled,” she said in a statement.
“The Office remains open to receiving such concerns and is committed to ensuring that all parties are treated fairly and that legitimate issues are resolved through appropriate processes,” she added.
The statement came after local craft supplier Amianan PH called out the Commission on Thursday over unpaid souvenirs made specifically for its Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related events.
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