Tag: Commission on Audit
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House Leader Calls for Probe into COA’s Findings on DepEd’s P12.3 Billion in Unsettled Funds
In a significant development, a House leader has called upon the House Blue Ribbon Committee to delve into the Commission on Audit’s (COA) report, which has highlighted over PHP12.3 billion in unresolved financial transactions at the Department of Education (DepEd) during the time Vice President Sara Duterte served as its secretary. House Assistant Majority Leader…
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President Marcos Appoints New Commissioners to CSC and COA
In a recent announcement, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named Luis Pañgulayan and Douglas Michael Mallillin as the new commissioners for the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Commission on Audit (COA), respectively. The appointments were shared by the Presidential Communications Office via a social media update on Monday. Pañgulayan steps into the role…
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Sandiganbayan Dismisses Graft Charges Against Binays in Makati Science High School Case
The Sandiganbayan has thrown out graft and falsification charges against former Vice President Jejomar Binay, his son Junjun Binay, and 13 other individuals linked to contracts worth over PHP 1.4 billion for the construction of the Makati Science High School (MSHS). The court’s decision, detailed in an 86-page resolution dated December 13, 2024, upheld the…
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DILG Expresses Gratitude to President Marcos for 2025 Budget, Promises Responsible Spending
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has expressed its appreciation to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for approving the national budget of PHP6.32 trillion. The DILG, which received a significant allocation of P279.1 billion, committed to using these funds wisely under the 2025 General Appropriations Act. Secretary Jonvic Remulla emphasized the department’s…
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Davao City Maintains Debt-Free Status and Ranks Among Philippines’ Richest
Davao City has once again secured its position as one of the wealthiest cities in the Philippines, based on the latest financial data from the Commission on Audit (COA) for 2023. The City Budget Office (CBO) announced that Davao ranks ninth in the country for assets and equity. The city’s assets have risen to PHP32.9…
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Philippine Health Department Addresses Challenges with Unused Covid-19 Vaccines
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has responded to a recent audit report by the Commission on Audit (COA) concerning the expiration and underutilization of Covid-19 vaccines stored in their facilities. The DOH highlighted the unique challenges faced during the emergency rollout of the vaccination program, which lacked the extensive planning…
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