COA flags P18.18M in irregular TUPAD payouts
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged over P18.18 million in irregular payouts for the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) TUPAD program in 2025. Thousands of beneficiaries allegedly received cash assistance despite incomplete documents or were overpaid.
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