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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY PARTICIPATES IN AUDIT EXERCISE
Philippine Embassy in Ottawa, Canada
From left to right: First Secretary and Consul Alexander Joseph Estomo, Administrative Officer Josephine Nacisvalencia, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Rea Oreta, COA Assistant Commissioner Nilda Plaras, State Auditors Reina Reina C.
Aguilar-Afos and Milagros C. Hadap, Finance Officer Angelito Castillo, and Property Officer Felix De Vera III.
(Photo courtesy of Philippine Embassy in Ottawa, Canada)
18 July 2025, Ottawa – The Philippine Embassy in Canada welcomed officials from the Commission on Audit (COA) who arrived in Ottawa on 5 July 2025 to conduct a periodic audit of the Embassy’s financial transactions, accounts, and program operations.
The COA audit team is led by Assistant Commissioner Nilda Plaras, accompanied by State Auditors Reina C. Aguilar-Afos and Milagros C. Hadap. Their visit forms part of COA’s mandate to periodically audit the accounts and assess the performance of Philippine government agencies, including embassies and consulates abroad.
During their visit, the COA team reviewed various operational and financial aspects of the Embassy’s work. Assistant Commissioner Plaras and her team expressed their appreciation for the Embassy’s full cooperation and support throughout the audit process.
The Embassy welcomed the audit and took advantage of the exercise in further improving and institutionalizing processes that would ensure government compliance.
The Embassy personnel during the exit conference with the COA team. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Embassy in Ottawa, Canada)
The regular audit underscores the shared commitment of Philippine institutions to accountability, transparency, and efficient delivery of public service to Filipinos.
