Tag: COA
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Ilocos Sur Tops 2024 Revenue Earners, COA Report Says
Overview The Commission on Audit (COA) has released its 2024 annual financial report, announcing a notable shift in the Philippines’ revenue hierarchy among provinces. Ilocos Sur has officially ascended to the top spot as the country’s highest revenue-earning province for 2024, overtaking Bulacan, which historically dominated the rankings. The update highlights how provincial governments are…
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Ilocos Sur Tops 2024 COA Revenue List, Dragging Bulacan to Second
Overview: Ilocos Sur tops COA 2024 revenue ranking In a surprising shift for the fiscal landscape, Ilocos Sur has been named the country’s top revenue-earning province for 2024 by the Commission on Audit (COA). The province dethroned Bulacan, which had dominated the rankings in recent years, signaling a pivotal change in the regional economic balance…
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R2KRN Flags COA Official Overlap in New Building Contract
Coalition raises alarms over potential conflict of interest A watchdog coalition, the Right to Know, Right Now (R2KRN), has flagged COA Commissioner Mario Lipana for potential conflicts of interest related to the construction of the agency’s New COA Building. In a document titled “The Watcher Entangled, Conflict of Interest at COA’s Doorstep,” the group asserts…
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Coalition flags COA official over New Building links to contractors
Allegations surface surrounding the New COA Building contract A rights group is pulling the threads of an alleged conflict of interest involving a high-ranking official at the Commission on Audit (COA) as it scrutinizes the construction of the agency’s new headquarters. The Right to Know, Right Now (R2KRN) Coalition published findings that tie COA Commissioner…
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DOJ presses ahead with flood control probe amid witness protection efforts
DOJ Pushes Forward with Flood Control Investigation The Department of Justice (DOJ) is maintaining momentum in its high-stakes probe into alleged corruption in flood control projects, as prosecutors continue to verify statements from individuals seeking protection under the Witness Protection Program (WPP). Office-in-Charge Fredderick Vida, speaking after the DOJ’s flag-raising ceremony, underscored a cautious but…
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R2KRN Flags Alleged Conflict of Interest in New COA Building Linked to Lipana Family Ties
Overview of the Allegations A coalition advocating for freedom of information has raised questions about a possible conflict of interest involving Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Mario Lipana. The Right to Know, Right Now (R2KRN) Coalition contends that Lipana’s connections intersect with the awarding of a contract for the New COA Building, suggesting potential influence…
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DOJ Presses Forward on Flood Control Probe and Witness Protection
DOJ Advances Flood Control Corruption Probe The Department of Justice (DOJ) is intensifying its investigation into alleged corruption tied to government flood control projects. As prosecutors continue to verify testimonies from individuals seeking protection under the Witness Protection Program (WPP), the department emphasized a cautious but determined approach to building a solid, court-ready case. Officer-in-Charge…
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DOJ Probes Flood Control Projects: Witness Protection and Legal Roadmap
DOJ Progresses in Flood Control Corruption Investigation The Department of Justice (DOJ) is pushing ahead with its investigation into alleged corruption in government flood control projects, according to Officer-in-Charge Fredderick Vida. As prosecutors continue to verify testimonies from individuals seeking protection under the Witness Protection Program (WPP), the DOJ is taking a careful, methodical approach…
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COA Orders DepEd-Cebu to Pay P484,715 for 2015 Sports Gear
COA Rules DepEd-Cebu to Pay P484,715 for 2015 Sports Gear The Commission on Audit (COA) has ruled that the Department of Education’s Division of Cebu (DepEd-Cebu) must settle a payment of P484,715 to Peter Sports and Craft Sales for sports equipment and supplies purchased in 2015. The decision, part of COA’s ongoing oversight of public…
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COA Orders DepEd-Cebu to Pay P484,715 for 2015 Sports Equipment
Overview The Commission on Audit (COA) has ordered the Department of Education’s Division of Cebu (DepEd-Cebu) to pay P484,715 to Peter Sports and Craft Sales for sports equipment and supplies delivered in 2015 for the Cebu Provincial Sports and Cultural Festival. Background: Bids, Budget, and Delivery Peter Sports won the bidding for the supply and…