The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has garnered an unmodified opinion, the highest audit rating given by the Commission on Audit (COA) for the "fair presentation" of its financial reports and records. PDEA Director General Wilkins Villanueva (Photo courtesy of PDEA) PDEA Director General...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo does not regret answering TV host Boy Abunda’s “political fast talk” segment with her “honest opinion” despite knowing that she will “ruffle feathers.” Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) “Sa akin lang, ‘yung tanong, sinagot ko...
Filipinos' current lack of knowledge and awareness on maritime issues and long-term vision of the leadership has hindered the country from developing a strategic foreign policy agenda, a policy expert said. (Photo by Noel B. Pabalate) University of the Philippines maritime law expert Professor Jay...
Face shields might remain a requirement for Filipinos, at least in the foreseeable future. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says the use of face shields is based on experts' opinion. (Photos from Facebook/ MMDA) Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said during a virtual press briefing...
Is "politics" behind the supposed unmerited attacks against the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in connection with findings made by the Commission on Audit (COA) in its 2020 audit report? DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III speaks during the Aug. 19, 2021 virtual press briefing while under...
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Deputy Administrator Mocha Uson has no involvement in the alleged questionable expenses of the agency amounting to P1.2 million during the initial imposition of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) last year. (Photo from OWWA Facebook page) Thus,...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) emphasized its fiscal diligence on Modnay, Aug. 16 amid what an official described as "selective" news reporting of the Commission on Audit's (COA) 2020 audit report on the agency. DOLE Director Rolly Francia (File photo/ Screengrab from Zoom meeting)...
For the second straight year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has received the highest audit rating possible from the Commission on Audit (COA), Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat announced. DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat (Photo from DOT Facebook page) In a statement on Monday, August...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has given the Office of the Vice President (OVP) its highest audit rating for the third straight year in 2020. In a statement, the OVP said it received an “unqualified opinion” from COA in its Independent Auditor’s Report dated June 15. This is the third time the...
The local government unit (LGU) of Makati City has received an “unmodified opinion” or the highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit (COA) for the fourth straight year, citing the city’s consistent compliance with auditing rules and procedures. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Mayor...
Since the birth of their fraternal twins, both Mar Roxas and Korina Sanchez have shown their followers how hands on they are in taking care of them. Turning two years old by February 2021, Korina has already started teaching them the alphabet with the use of the tablet. Though some experts...
Most of us have had an episode or two online where we complained about our internet service provider (ISP). We tend to voice out our dissent in the digital space because it’s easy, people get to vent and connect with those who have the same issue, and in very rare occasions the problem gets...
