COA Denies Esperon, NSC Officials’ Plea to Recall P1.96M Disallowance for ASEAN 2017 Spending
The Philippine Commission on Audit (COA) has denied the petition of former National Security Council (NSC) officials, including Hermogenes Esperon Jr., to recall a notice of disallowance for the improper use of P1.96 million in funds for the country's hosting of ASEAN in 2017. The plea was filed significantly beyond the allowable period.
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