Show receipts of millions spent, senators told

In 2012, senators spent – or claimed they spent – P636 million to perform “legislative functions.” They had nothing but mostly certifications to prove this. But the Commission on Audit (COA) is putting an end to this practice, and is asking the Senate to submit full liquidation of the amount. The amount was divided among the offices of 23 senators in 2012 in the form of cash advances. COA said the expenses were not supported by official receipts.

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