Bill barring firms linked to public officials from gov’t deals filed

2026-02-25 - 08:43

MANILA, Philippines — A bill that seeks to disallow both appointed and elected public officials from having their companies participate in government procurement — to counter the proliferation of so-called “cong-tractors” — has been filed before the House of Representatives. In a statement on Tuesday, the National Unity Party (NUP) confirmed that its members have filed