PHILSTAR: GMA ASKS SC TO STOP TRIAL OF PLUNDER CASE
Former Pres Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has asked the SC to stop the Sandiganbayan from trying the plunder case against her for alleged misuse of P363 million in PCSO funds on grounds that the disbursements had the approval of the COA. Through her lawyer, Anacleto Diaz, Arroyo said the Office of the Ombudsman cannot overturn a COA finding that the disbursements of the confidential and intelligence funds are "lawful, necessary, regular and compliant with the rules." The COA had duly audited the disbursements and found them compliant with COA Circular 2003-002, she added.
Former Pres Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has asked the SC to stop the Sandiganbayan from trying the plunder case against her for alleged misuse of P363 million in PCSO funds on grounds that the disbursements had the approval of the COA. Through her lawyer, Anacleto Diaz, Arroyo said the Office of the Ombudsman cannot overturn a COA finding that the disbursements of the confidential and intelligence funds are "lawful, necessary, regular and compliant with the rules." The COA had duly audited the disbursements and found them compliant with COA Circular 2003-002, she added.
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