COA Caraga Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for its 6th PSAO in Siargao Islands
Another dream of COA Caraga was realized on October 13, 2023 when it broke ground for its 6th Provincial Satellite Auditing Office (PSAO) in Don Paulino, Dapa, Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte. The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Local Government Audit Sector Assistant Commissioner Roland A. Rey, Regional Director Merne T. Peñaranda, OIC-Assistant Regional Director Glen B. Cambray, Assistant Provincial Administrator of Surigao del Norte, Atty. Molly V. Sering, who represented Provincial Governor Robert Lyndon S. Barbers, Provincial Board Members Nathaniel A. Plaza, Constantino B. Navarro III, and Edgar T. Andanar, and Provincial Internal Auditor Leo Francis M. Portillo. Also in attendance were the Supervising Auditors, Regional Supervising Auditors, Service Chiefs, Technical Services Office personnel, Audit Team Leaders, and Audit Team Members of COA Region XIII.
The 5,000-square meter lot was donated by the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte under a Deed of Donation executed on June 19, 2023 and accepted by the Commission on June 26, 2023, through the compelling initiative and untiring efforts of Director Peñaranda who assumed as Regional Director of COA Caraga only in March 2023.
COA Chairperson Gamaliel A. Cordoba extended his warmest congratulations to Director Peñaranda and the COA Region XIII family for the excellent coordination with the Local Government of Surigao del Norte, and conveyed his sincere appreciation and gratitude to the said LGU headed by Gov. Barbers for donating the 5,000-square meter lot intended for the COA PSAO in the Island, which will become the official home of the men and women COA personnel assigned therein.
Assistant Commissioner Rey likewise expressed his compliment and thanksgiving to the people of COA Caraga and the officials of the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte for the huge lot donation, which is reflective of a good partnership between COA and the said Province.
Director Peñaranda also earnestly acknowledged the support and generosity of Provincial Governor Robert Lyndon S. Barbers, Vice Governor Eddie G. Gokiangkee Jr., members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, and Internal Auditor Portillo, as well as the COA Technical personnel headed by Engr. Junrey E. Labatos and the Region XIII family for the collaborative hard work in making the groundbreaking ceremony a successful one. She is positive that the PSAO Building will not be the only structure that will be built in the donated lot as she is looking forward to another COA International Training Center and Dormitory similar to that in Tagaytay City, in the near future.
COA Caraga Congratulates its 75 Newly Promoted Employees
A remarkable and memorable event graced with heartfelt thanksgiving and congratulations filled the COA Regional Office No. XIII Main Function Hall as 10 officials holding the position of State Auditor V, one Attorney VI, and 64 newly promoted COA Caraga employees composed of one State Auditor V, one Chief Administrative Officer, 18 State Auditor IV, one State Auditor III, four State Auditor II, 34 State Auditor I, one Computer Maintenance Technologist III and four Administrative Assistant III took their oath on March 14, 2023 and April 20, 2023. The said oath taking ceremonies were administered by COA Caraga Regional Director Merne T. Peñaranda. The newly promoted employees thereafter pledged to uphold their commitment to genuine public service and as enabling partners to good governance, transparency, accountability, and the rule of law by reciting the Integrity Pledge.
The COA employees promoted on March 14, 2023 and April 20, 2023 Oath Taking Ceremony are the following:
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March 14, 2023 Oath Taking Ceremony
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State Auditor V:
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| 1. Lynn C. Torralba; |
6. Ian Alejo A. Villanueva; |
| 2. Christina E. Delos Santos; |
7. Novilla C. Guibone; |
| 3. Eda Christine T. Jamolod; |
8. Ethel G. Nacorda; |
| 4. Marlon M. Monteclaro; |
9. Jesus Misael D. Almendralejo; |
| 5. Agripina Q. Magno; |
10. Atty. Ofelia M. Indino |
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Attorney VI:
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| 1. Atty. Eirah Z. Radaza-Casals |
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April 20, 2023 Oath Taking Ceremony
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State Auditor V:
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| 1. Virgenita T. Otagan |
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Chief Administrative Officer:
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| 1. Theresa Tatum F. Jugalbot |
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State Auditor IV:
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| 1. Clint D. Balibay; |
10. Sarah Jane M. Go; |
| 2. Jun Raymond M. Brongcano; |
11. Susan Y. Jabutay; |
| 3. Emily O. Calotes; |
12. Dara Gay E. Jacquez; |
| 4. Amabelle T. Corvera; |
13. Reygelden D. Mejorada; |
| 5. Mary Ann P. Deligero; |
14. Elsa L. Monton; |
| 6. Armelita D. Desamito; |
15. Jonifel Jane T. San Juan; |
| 7. Aubrey A. Esparrago; |
16. Amy Joane C. Tabinas; |
| 8. Beverly C. Francisco; |
17. Regiemar K. Tabinas; |
| 9. Joel L. Garcia; |
18. Jemuel D. Vales |
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State Auditor III:
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| 1. Junnaira M. Indol |
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State Auditor II:
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| 1. Ellen Grace L. Curit; |
3. Margareth May R. Hilario; |
| 2. Jannin P. Dolorso; |
4. Luigi Vincent T. Sa |
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Computer Maintenance Technologist III:
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| 1. Keith P. Rabina |
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State Auditor I:
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| 1. Japelyn E. Aparente; |
18. Mariel C. Laberiza; |
| 2. Aubrey D. Arapan; |
19. Cedrick A. Llorin; |
| 3. Jasson Ringo T. Ariño; |
20. Aljun O. Manguilimutan; |
| 4. Regile R. Asio; |
21. Edzell C. Mejorada; |
| 5. April Joy A. Bacabis; |
22. Efren H. Mosquera; |
| 6. Kay Mabelle G. Bahala; |
23. Christine Ivy I. Naparan; |
| 7. Jaylee Ann L. Baldovino-Villaflores; |
24. Lorivic Noeline M. Ostique; |
| 8. John Rey E. Bantolinao; |
25. Charisse Marie R. Oval; |
| 9. Diana Ross R. Bedia; |
26. Jake Weenzon M. Perez; |
| 10. Niña Lynn P. Berador; |
27. Myra Theresa V. Pioquinto; |
| 11. Virgo Philip W. Butcon; |
28. Roselle Mae T. Quevedo; |
| 12. Kim Jason S. Cadenas; |
29. Rey C. Ramonal; |
| 13. Karen Mae A. Castro; |
30. Ma. Wayne R. Simplicio; |
| 14. Ruchie Mariae M. Cuizon; |
31. Cheryl Mae S. Tablizo; |
| 15. Lyrra P. Estrimera; |
32. Mary Brigittee A. Tanjay; |
| 16. Johaila D. Faisal; |
33. Glen Christian M. Teñozo; |
| 17. Jemimah B. Ganancial; |
34. Nova Mae A. Valeroso |
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Administrative Assistant III:
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| 1. Alfe Joseph M. Arenza; |
3. Lejie C. Gajo; |
| 2. Orlando C. Calo, Jr.; |
4. Joey C. Salvo |
