The Commission on Audit (CoA) held a graduation ceremony on 17 December 2024, for 20 of its senior executives who successfully completed the Senior Executive Development Program (SEDP). The event took place at the CoA Sports and Cultural Center.

The SEDP aims to develop competent and competitive leaders within the Commission. The program, mandated by COA Resolution 2002-009, focuses on providing senior executives with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure effective supervision and leadership.

CoA chairperson Gamaliel Cordoba congratulated the graduates, stressing the importance of collaboration, inclusivity, and integrity in leadership.

Meantime, commissioner Roland Café Pondoc encouraged the graduates to prioritize integrity, purpose, and service to the Filipino people in their leadership roles.

The SEDP Batch 2024 graduates include Auditor Norah A. Ansao of CoA Regional Office BARMM, Auditor Arman H. Asnawi of CoA Regional Office IX, Chief Administrative Officer Ms. Aida A. Bariata of CoA Regional Office No. VIII, Director Ulysses M. Dela Cruz of the Information Technology Office, OIC Assistant Director Cherry M. Doromal of the Information Technology Office, Atty. Azenith P. Gonzalgo-Pua of the Claims and Adjudication Office-Corporate, Auditor Novilla C. Guibone of the COA Regional Office No. XIII, Mr. Anthony A. Lewis of the Internal Control Systems Advisory Office, Director Douglas Michael N. Mallillin of the Office of the Chairperson, Atty. Fahad D. Mangacop of COA Regional Office XI, Auditor. Jennylyn V. Matila of CoA Regional Office No. II, Auditor. Alijandro F II. Millete of the National Government Audit Sector (NGAS) Cluster 4 - Defense and Security, Atty. Alexander B. Mitmug of CoA Regional Office BARMM, Atty. Rosario Joy F. Nebrida of NGAS Cluster 7 - Public Works, Transport and Energy, Auditor Rauf S. Noor of COA Regional Office XI, OIC- Assistant Director Atty. Eumaida C. Paala-Tiongson of NGAS Cluster 7- Public Works, Transport and Energy, Auditor Janet L. Pito of COA Regional Office XI, Auditor Aubrey L. Rico of NGAS Cluster 4 Defense and Security, Atty. Melisa L. San Miguel-Saluñga of NGAS Cluster 7- Public Works, Transport and Energy Audit Division, and Auditor Janah P. Tapangan of COA Regional Office No. XIII.

In addition to the graduation ceremony, CoA also recognized 185 officials and personnel who served as resource persons for the agency’s capacity-building initiatives.

Commissioner Mario G. Lipana, in a message read by Director Roberto D. Mabagos, Jr., emphasized the value of sharing expertise and knowledge to enhance public service.

The CoA remains committed to expanding its pool of resource persons to ensure the continued success of its learning and development programs.