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Criminal Charges Filed in PHP2.4B Laptop Scandal

7/12/2025

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The Philippines' Office of the Ombudsman has called for criminal charges against former Education Secretary Leonor Briones and 13 others over a PHP2.4 billion laptop procurement scandal. These overpriced and outdated laptops, meant for teachers during the pandemic, not only resulted in substantial financial losses but also sparked outrage over government accountability.

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The Philippines' Office of the Ombudsman has called for criminal charges against former Education Secretary Leonor Briones and 13 others over a PHP2.4 billion laptop procurement scandal. These overpriced and outdated laptops, meant for teachers during the pandemic, not only resulted in substantial financial losses but also sparked outrage over government accountability.