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COA chief bows out; still no replacement

By Michael Punongbayan | February 3, 2015 - 12:00am

Chairman Ma. Gracia Pulido-Tan officially retired from the Commission on Audit (COA) yesterday.

Headlines

Is Henares going to COA?

By Christina Mendez | December 16, 2014 - 12:00am

Will Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Kim Henares replace Commission on Audit (COA) Chairman Ma. Gracia Pulido-Tan?

Headlines

Seniors’ cakes cost only P300, Makati says

By Mike Frialde | August 22, 2014 - 12:00am

The Makati City government yesterday shot back at former Barangay Palanan chairman Renato Bondal and challenged him to show proof that the cakes given to senior city residents are worth P1,000 each.

Metro

COA looks into financial records of 2 new GOCCS

By Michael Punongbayan | June 10, 2014 - 12:00am

Exercising its powers and functions in accordance with the law, the Commission on Audit (COA) has claimed audit authority...

Headlines

Is justice only for the poor?

By SHOOTING STRAIGHT | By Bobit S. Avila | May 27, 2014 - 12:00am

Amidst all the chaos happening in Philippine Legislature these days, where a great majority of our honorable senators and congressmen/women have been implicated by the controversial “Napolist,” it seems...

Opinion

Ombudsman, Comelec chief, COA head richer in 2013

By Michael Punongbayan | May 24, 2014 - 1:00am

Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. and Commission on Audit...

Headlines

COA upholds decision directing SSS to return P6.1 M in incentives

By Michael Punongbayan | May 21, 2014 - 12:00am

Affirming its initial decision issued in 2010, the Commission on Audit (COA) has directed Social Security System officials and personnel to refund more than P6.1 million in unauthorized incentives granted to them...

Headlines

Senate sets hearing on Malampaya scam next week

By Marvin Sy | May 13, 2014 - 12:00am

The Senate has invited Commission on Audit (COA) Chairman Ma. Gracia Pulido-Tan to its first hearing on the Malampaya Fund scam on Thursday next week.

Headlines

COA sets new rules on calamity funds, donations

By Michael Punongbayan | April 23, 2014 - 12:00am

The Commission on Audit (COA) issued stricter rules on the use of foreign and local aid during calamities and disasters, following public demand for more transparency and accountability in donations for victims of...

Headlines

Accounting grads urged to join fight vs graft

By Michael Punongbayan | April 15, 2014 - 12:00am

Fresh accounting graduates are urged to join the Commission on Audit (COA) and become a state auditor to help fight   graft and corruption.

Headlines