Bacolod citizens' groups demand special audit of multi-billion peso loans
Civil society groups in Bacolod City, Philippines, are demanding a special audit from the Commission on Audit (COA) into multi-billion peso loans and long-term contracts made during previous mayoral administrations. Citizens are strongly calling for transparency and accountability.
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