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After laptop mess: DepEd to probe alleged ‘overpriced’ camera equipment

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在笔记本电脑丑闻之后,教育部(DepEd)再次面临关于该机构采购的各种摄像设备的价格过高指控。

2024年1月31日,活动家Renato Reyes在推特上发布了一张由专业摄影师Jhun Dantes拍摄的照片,照片中显示的是据称由教育部采购的佳能1500D单反相机。

Reyes 观察到,该设备贴有 DepEd 贴纸,标明价格为 ₱155,929,但在网上仅需约 Php 23,000(含套装镜头)即可购买。

另一方面,教育部驳斥了该指控,声称照片中显示的设备是佳能 EOS 5D Mark IV,若以 iPrice 为准,仅机身价格约为 138,000 菲律宾比索。

“据称某些摄像机是2019年采购的,如果我没记错的话,而我查到的图片是一款入门级摄像机,”教育部发言人迈克尔·波亚说。

“但是当我向公共事务部门询问关于教育部使用的摄像机时,全部都是 Mark 4,所以它并不是入门级摄像机,”Poa 解释道。

“您可以放心,我们会调查此事,”他在接受 CNN Philippines 采访时说。

Michael Poa Cnn Ph The Source Camera Procurement Issue
快照/ The Source, CNN Philippines

此外,Reyes 还通过 PhilGEPS 深入研究了一些招标文件,并发现了异常的采购。

One instance is the Invitation to Bid (ITB) dating back to 2021 with Reference No. 7577748 stating over Php 2.9 million approved budget for DSLR camera batteries, memory cards, handheld gimbal, camera backpack, etc.

“是时候询问 COA 是否对这些采购有任何标准了,”雷耶斯说。

此前,参议院蓝丝带委员会 建议对克里斯托弗·劳埃德·老(Christopher Lloyd Lao)提出贪污和腐败指控——他曾是预算管理局采购服务部(PS-DBM)负责人,以及几位前任和现任教育部高层主管,原因是2021年购买的笔记本电脑价格被抬高,至少多花了9.79亿菲律宾比索。

为避免类似问题,教育部最近设立了一个办公室,以促进并使其采购流程更加高效和透明。

截至2月5日,在另一条推文中,Reyes进一步详细说明了照片上被审查的信息。

他还表示,教育部门尚未有人联系他进行调查,并质疑他们对该事项的紧迫性。

Frequently Asked Questions

What camera model was shown in the photo?
The device was marked with a DepEd sticker indicating a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.
Who clarified the camera's true model?
Michael Poa, DepEd spokesperson, clarified the model.
What is DepEd's stance on the pricing allegation?
DepEd stated they will investigate the matter.
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JM has always had an affinity for all things tech and gaming, even before joining YugaTech. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Manila). Since then, JM has been covering the tech industry for several years now through engaging news, reviews, and content creation. Specializing in video editing, writing, and videography, he pays close attention to visuals, spec sheet, and the rule of thirds. JM is also mainly a Nintendo guy, often bringing his modded 3DS XL with him wherever he goes whenever he can.

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Miss Call · 3 years ago

Ahhh… some things never change is coming.

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