“The Ombudsman’s decision serves as a reminder that vigilance is crucial to safeguarding public funds”Sometimes struggling, but most of the time gratified and grateful that I always manage to make ends meet, keep body and soul together.
The multi-billion-peso project – billed the Integrated Marine Environment Monitoring System Project Phase 1 – was necessary to implementing a vessel monitoring system for fishing vessels.Originally, the project was supposed to cost P1.6-billion as approved in 2017. Based on well-meaning complaints by well-intentioned sectors, a temporary restraining order was issued.Not only that. In various times, BFAR was cited in contempt for multiple violations in connection with the project. The several court orders despite, the BFAR leadership pushed through with the flawed project.