MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has ordered an immediate performance audit on flood control projects under the government’s multibillion-peso Flood Risk Management and Resiliency Program (FRMRP), following widespread outrage over worsening flooding despite hefty public infrastructure spending. In a memorandum dated August 23, 2025, COA Chairperson Gamaliel A. Cordoba instructed the agency’s Performance Audit Office (PAO) to conduct the audit pursuant to COA Resolution No. 2024-018, which had earlier approved the inclusion of the FRMRP in the 2024–2026 Performance Audit Portfolio (PAP). “[Y]ou are directed to prioritize and immediately conduct a performance audit on flood control projects, […]... Keep on reading: COA starts performance audit on flood control projects amid rising waters