The Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) has raised serious concern over the public leakage of a “confidential” report from the Commission on Audit (COA), saying it was meant only for internal review and comments.
The 11-page preliminary document, which covered a special fraud audit on P2.2 billion worth of learning materials procurement, was reportedly released by the media before audit proceedings were completed.
MBHTE, led by Mohagher Iqbal, said the unauthorized disclosure violated confidentiality rules and undermined due process in government audits.
The ministry stressed it is fully cooperating with COA and will respond to findings through proper channels while urging an investigation into how the document was leaked.
MBHTE also called on the public to withhold judgment until the audit process is completed and all facts are properly reviewed.
Source: PhilNews24 | March 24, 2026
