COA: OVP gave out P3.4-M aid sans project vetting

MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Vice President (OVP) spent P3.4 million in livelihood assistance without verifying the feasibility and economic viability of the related projects, the Commission on Audit (COA) said in its 2024 report on the OVP, published on Monday. The state auditor noted that a total of 128 individuals and 10 nongovernmental organizations