2021 COA Annual Audit Reports:

San Miguel realigned P6.94-M dev’t projects without approved ordinance

The Commission on Audit has described as “illegal” the disbursement of P6.94 million in funds for development projects by the San Miguel municipal government in 2021 for lack of an…

Pandan ex-mayor slams reports on P1-M COA disallowance as politically motivated

Former Pandan Mayor Honesto Tabligan II has branded as “politically motivated” recent reports regarding the Commission on Audit’s disallowance of a P1 million transaction covering the local government unit’s acquisition…

A most welcome move from DPWH, but…

For most people, it has become second nature not to expect too much from the Department of Public Works and Highways, often tagged by surveys as the most corrupt government…

DILG wants adult chaperons for young carolers this Christmas?

With Christmas just a month away, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is considering the issuance of a policy prescribing minimum standards and guidelines for the traditional…

Cabugao, Bato is now drug-cleared; LGUs crafting anti-drug plan of action

Barangay Cabugao has been cleared of illegal drugs, according to the Regional Oversight Committee (ROC) following a virtual deliberation last Nov. 24, 2022 together with the barangay captainl and focal…

Truth and honesty in the barangay anti-drug program

Earning the nod of the authorities in charge of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program is no easy feat. Last week, after a painstaking, evidence-based process and final deliberation, the Regional…