Senators: Duterte out of line for castigating COA

Senators criticized President Duterte for publicly criticizing the Commission on Audit (COA) when it was only performing its constitutional mandate.

Senator Panfilio Lacson stated that COA is an independent body and no one can dictate its actions.

Lacson emphasized that transparency requires informing the public about how public funds are spent, and COA's findings must be made public.