State auditors flag the National Irrigation Administration for awarding nearly 300 projects worth P16.7 billion in 2024 to unqualified contractors. The Commission on Audit says several NIA offices failed to follow the Government Procurement Reform Act and its 2016 revised rules.<br /><br />Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/coa-flags-nia-projects-awarded-unqualified-contractors/
