Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales has dismissed from the service National Printing Office (NPO) Acting Director Emmanuel Andaya as well as NPO bids and awards committee (BAC) Chairman Sylvia Banda and BAC members Josefina Samson, Antonio Sillona, Bernadette Lagumen, and Ma. Gracia Enriquez for not complying with procurement regulations.

Morales found the officials guilty of grave misconduct in connection with the alleged anomalous purchase of printing services worth P1.9 million.

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