"That's Not Entirely Correct" – Imee Marcos, COA Auditor Clash Over Accountable Officer in Public Funds Case

Imee Marcos Questions COA Auditor's Interpretation

A tense exchange unfolded during the Senate proceedings as Senator-judge Imee Marcos and state auditor Roderick Wamil disagreed over who should be considered the accountable officer when the Commission on Audit (COA) finds a presumption of misappropriation of public funds.

The discussion centered on the interpretation of the applicable joint circular governing accountability for government funds, particularly in relation to issues raised during the impeachment proceedings involving Vice President Sara Duterte.

Different Interpretations Raised

During the hearing, Wamil testified that under the applicable Joint Circular, the head of the agency is considered the accountable officer when questions arise regarding public funds.

However, Senator Imee Marcos challenged that interpretation.

Marcos argued that in the case involving Vice President Sara Duterte, the Special Disbursing Officers (SDOs) should instead be regarded as the accountable officers responsible for handling the funds.

Responding to the senator's position, Wamil stated:

"That's not entirely correct."

The exchange highlighted differing legal interpretations of the applicable audit rules.

Focus on Government Accountability

The discussion focused on how accountability is determined under existing government auditing regulations.

The hearing sought to clarify whether responsibility lies with the head of the agency, designated disbursing officers, or other officials depending on the circumstances and applicable rules.

No final legal determination was made during the exchange.

Senate Hearing Continues

The impeachment proceedings continue to examine witness testimonies, documentary evidence, and the interpretation of government audit regulations.

The Senate impeachment court is expected to continue hearing arguments from both the prosecution and the defense before reaching any conclusions on the issues presented.

Public Interest in the Proceedings

The exchange between Senator Imee Marcos and Roderick Wamil drew significant attention online as viewers followed the debate over accountability and the interpretation of COA regulations.

Observers continue to monitor the proceedings as the impeachment trial moves forward.

“Wala Ba Kayong GC?” Banat ni Imee Marcos sa Fare Hike Suspension Umani ng Reaksyon

Senate Circus

March 19, 2026•1 min read

Nagbigay ng matapang ngunit mapang-usisang pahayag si Senadora Imee Marcos kaugnay ng naging desisyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. na ipasuspinde ang planong fare hike sa pampublikong transportasyon.

Sa gitna ng isyu, diretsahan niyang sinabi:

“Wala ba kayong GC?”

Ang naturang pahayag ay tila patama sa umano’y kakulangan ng koordinasyon sa loob ng pamahalaan, lalo na sa mga desisyong may direktang epekto sa publiko.

Nauna rito, ilang transport groups ang nanawagan ng taas-pasahe dahil sa patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng langis—isang problemang matagal nang pinapasan ng sektor ng transportasyon.

Gayunpaman, sa kabila ng panawagan, nagdesisyon ang Pangulo na ipagpaliban muna ang fare hike upang maibsan ang dagdag na pasanin ng mga commuter.

Ang banat ni Imee Marcos ay agad umani ng reaksyon online—may mga sumang-ayon na tila kulang nga sa koordinasyon ang ilang ahensya, habang ang iba naman ay tiningnan ito bilang simpleng biro na may halong seryosong punto.

Politikanta Insight

Minsan, isang simpleng tanong lang—
“Wala ba kayong GC?”
pero ang tama… diretso sa sistema.

Dahil sa likod ng biro, may mensahe:
kung walang maayos na koordinasyon—
ang naaapektuhan ay taumbayan.

Hindi lang ito usapin ng fare hike—
kundi usapin ng pamamalakad.

At sa panahon ng krisis sa presyo ng langis,
ang kailangan ng bansa ay hindi lang aksyon—
kundi sabay-sabay na aksyon.

Dahil kung hindi magkakausap ang nasa itaas—
ang nagdurusa ay ang nasa ibaba.

📖 BIBLE VERSE

“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.”
— 1 Corinthians 14:33