Poa claims unaware security officer handled DepEd confidential funds

Former DepEd chief Michael Poa says he was unaware a security officer handled confidential funds.

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Michael Poa, former chief of staff of the Department of Education, stated that he was unaware that the security officer of Vice President Sara Duterte handled the agency's confidential funds. ^[1] As of August 30, more than 8.1 million Filipinos in 10 regions were affected by the combined southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng. ^[2] President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. disclosed in August 2025 that the government funded 9,855 flood control projects worth P545 billion between July 2022 and May 2025. ^[3] Michael Poa indicated that he had prepared a reply to the Commission on Audit (COA) regarding the confidential funds. ^[4] The prosecution is considering dropping the article of impeachment alleging that Vice President Sara Duterte bribed Department of Education officials. ^[5] The Sandiganbayan 5th Division dropped the plunder and graft cases against former Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan. ^[6] At least 32 people died, 19 were injured, and three remain missing due to the flooding, with roughly 25,800 people sheltered in 297 evacuation centers. ^[7] The Commission on Audit found irregularities in Bulacan projects, flagging P309 million in four projects as allegedly nonexistent or mismatched, and P344 million in four others as ghost projects. ^[8]

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As of August 30, more than 8.1 million Filipinos in 10 regions were affected by the combined southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng. · The Manila Times

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. disclosed in August 2025 that the government funded 9,855 flood control projects worth P545 billion between July 2022 and May 2025. · The Manila Times

Michael Poa indicated that he had prepared a reply to the Commission on Audit (COA) regarding the confidential funds. · RAPPLER

The prosecution is considering dropping the article of impeachment alleging that Vice President Sara Duterte bribed Department of Education officials. · RAPPLER

The Sandiganbayan 5th Division dropped the plunder and graft cases against former Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan. · RAPPLER

At least 32 people died, 19 were injured, and three remain missing due to the flooding, with roughly 25,800 people sheltered in 297 evacuation centers. · The Manila Times

The Commission on Audit found irregularities in Bulacan projects, flagging P309 million in four projects as allegedly nonexistent or mismatched, and P344 million in four others as ghost projects. · The Manila Times

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