COA Affirms Final Disallowance of Sara Duterte's P73-M Confidential Funds
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COA Affirms Final Disallowance of Sara Duterte's P73-M Confidential Funds

The Commission on Audit (COA) has finalized its decision disallowing the P73-million confidential funds requested by former Defense and Education Secretary Sara Duterte, marking a significant development in her political career.

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