COA flags Sandiganbayan justices' foreign trips for inadequate documentation
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Sandiganbayan for inadequate documentation of expenses related to overseas trips by its justices and personnel. The 2025 audit report revealed that approximately P11.87 million in foreign travel expenses were disbursed without essential supporting documents like invitations and airfare quotations.
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