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Gordon reacts to probe of COA findings on DOH COVID-19 funds: 'Do it quick'
Senator Richard Gordon is now open to a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigation into the Commission on Audit's (COA) report on the Department of Health's (DOH) handling of P67.32-billion in COVID-19 funds.
Gordon stated that any probe into the DOH's fund discrepancies should be conducted quickly due to the ongoing pandemic.
He acknowledged that an investigation might be necessary to address lawmakers' questions about the government's COVID-19 response.
Gordon previously expressed reluctance to investigate during the health crisis to avoid diverting focus from pandemic response efforts.
He warned that an investigation would proceed and "heads will roll" if circumstances surrounding the funds worsen.
His staff have begun reviewing public records to verify the COA's findings.
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