“That [COA report] is not a red flag. COA (Commission on Audit) only asked why there is a need for a partial payment,” Acosta told reporters. On the need for a partial payment, Acosta said “ang MOA (memorandum of agreement) po niyan ay progressive billing.”(The MOA is for progressive billing.) Acosta argued that had the PAO may end up paying P200 million had it used a private firm for the plans and design. Government to government transaction po para wala pong lalabas na pondo ang gobyerno (The PAO did not get a private architectural company.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 03, 2018 11:03 UTC