Firm of COA commissioner's wife issued notice of disallowance

GMA Network - Sep 21, 2026

A notice of disallowance has been issued against a construction firm owned by the wife of Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Mario Lipana, Davao del Sur Representative John Tracy Cagas said Monday.

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Firm of COA commissioner's wife issued notice of disallowance

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