Also facing indictment at the Sandiganbayan are former Department of Education (DepEd) ARMM officials including Leovigilda Cinches, Sittie Aisa Usman, Alladin Usi, Pangalian Maniri, Bai Sherilyn Mustapha and Nader Macagaan. Suppliers Lolita Sambeli of White Orchids Printing and Publishing House, Cristeta Ramirez of CPR Publishing House, Mario Barria of Esteem Enterprises, and Ma. Lourdes Mendoza of Dunong Publishing were also included in the charge sheet. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales said investigators found probable cause that Misuari conspired with the other respondents to rig the procurement. Procurement documents were also allegedly undated and unnumbered and the suppliers failed to comply with the eligibility requirements.

Source: Manila Times September 28, 2016 17:26 UTC