Bank execs involved in AFP anomaly?

MANILA, Philippines – The money trail in the plunder case against retired Major General Carlos Garcia and his family has put a spotlight on the role of bank executives who were behind the unexplained — and controversial — bank transactions worth millions of pesos. Read More

AFP’s messy records, banking malpractices ‘perfect for crime’

MANILA, Philippines – The disorganized financial records of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and bank officials who fail to follow acceptable practices are a breeding ground for financial crimes, fraud expert Heidi Mendoza noted on Friday. Read More

Heidi Mendoza talks of ‘Wonder Woman

MANILA, Philippines—“Wonder Woman” at the Commission on Audit (COA)? Read More

Rabusa asked to explain phantom $5-M UN check

MANILA, Philippines—Malacañang on Friday said whistle-blower George Rabusa should explain the United Nations’ statement that a purported $5-million check payable to the Philippine government in connection with its peacekeeping efforts overseas did not exist. Read More

Heidi Mendoza tells the stories behind the numbers

Former Commission on Audit (COA) auditor Heidi Mendoza was taught a lesson in honesty as early as when she was a kid in elementary school growing up in her hometown of Tayabas, Quezon. Read More