COA: Coast guard's new P7.8-M SUV against Palace rule, lacks DBM approval

The Philippine Coast Guard says it will heed the recommendation of state auditors and seek approval from the Department of Budget and Management.

MANILA, Philippines – The purchase of a bulletproof sports utility vehicle worth P7.8 million by the Philippine Coast Guard in 2022 did not have approval of the Department of Budget and Management and was against a rule implemented by Malacañang, according to the Commission on Audit.

COA, however, pointed out the PCG had 459 service vehicles under its name, based on documents obtained by state auditors.

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