DoT’s footing the bill for solons’ travels quizzed By Gerry Baldo 09/09/2011

DoT’s footing the bill for solons’ travels quizzed

By Gerry Baldo 09/09/2011

The policy of the Department of Tourism (DoT) during the Arroyo administration to shoulder the foreign traveling expenses of lawmakers has been questioned by the Commission on Audit (CoA).

State auditors said that between Feb. 24 and July 5, 2010, the DoT spent P4,998,669.74 for members of the Lower House and the Senate who went to 10 exhibits, expositions and fairs in various countries.

Of the said amount, P1,900,795.03 was spent on air fares and P3,097,874.71 went to daily subsistence allowances.

Auditors said 46 House members and five senators attended the said events at DoT’s expense. The report did not disclose the names of the lawmakers..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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