KABATAAN Party-list Representative Raoul Manuel sought an inquiry into the alleged selling of laptops purchased by the Department of Education for teachers.

Manuel said there are reports that the laptops were sold in stores in Cebu and Rizal instead of being distributed to teachers.

“This is another scandal concerning procurement and delivery of laptops to basic education institutions. DepEd has not yet responded substantially on this issue,” he said.

“Nakakabahala na naglaan ng P667 milyon para sa pamamahagi ng laptops na sobrang kailangan ng mga guro lalo noong kasagsagan ng pandemya. Pero kung saan-saang lupalop nakarating ang mga laptop na dapat hawak ngayon ng mga guro,” he added.

The lawmaker said that people behind the laptop sale should be held accountable.