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Go urges lawmakers to maintain objectivity on govt’s COVID-19 response probe
Senator "Bong" Go urged agencies to thoroughly explain their expenditures related to the government's COVID-19 response to prevent premature judgments.
He stressed the importance of clarifying issues promptly to maintain focus on addressing the pandemic.
Go supports the Senate's investigation into the Department of Health's (DOH) use of its P67.3-billion COVID-19 funds which the Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged.
He appealed to fellow lawmakers to maintain objectivity and not pass judgment without all the facts, reminding them of the early circumstances of the pandemic when supplies were scarce and expensive.
Go affirmed his and President Duterte's stance against graft and corruption, stating that if irregularities are proven, cases must be filed against those involved.
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Senator "Bong" Go stated that he fully supports the Senate's investigation into the handling of COVID-19 response funds by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
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State auditors from the Commission on Audit (COA) will brief the House of Representatives on Tuesday, August 17, regarding deficiencies found in the Department of Health's (DOH) utilization of P67.32 billion in COVID-19 funds.
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