The Ombudsman has found sufficient basis to order the filing of graft charges against Aurora Gov. Gerardo Noveras and seven others in the alleged “rigged bidding” of two road projects in 2014. In a 15-page resolution, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales said that the provincial government awarded the road projects to RMCR Construction even before the procurement process was conducted. The resolution noted that the notices to proceed were issued for the repair of the Casiguran-Dilasag Provincial Road and the Dimalang Bridge Approach on Aug. 15, 2014. ADVERTISEMENTBut only three days later, the projects were already reported to be 100-percent complete.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 30, 2018 23:03 UTC