CoA chairman nominated to UN board of auditors
Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 10 May 2019 11:42:47 +0000
THE Philippines nominated Commission on Audit (CoA) Chairman Michael Aguinaldo for membership in the United Nations Board of Auditors for the term 2020-2026.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. on May 2 hosted a reception to launch Aguinaldo’s candidacy to the United Nations Board of Auditors (UNBOA).
The elections for membership in the UNBOA will be in November at the UN Headquarters in New York.
Locsin said that the Philippine government, as represented by Aguinaldo, would be given an opportunity to contribute to the UN as an organization strongly committed to the ideals of accountability and transparency in the pursuit of its mandate.
“The UN can only achieve its purpose and spearhead programs through its various organs and institutions with funds contributed by most of its 193 members each year,” Locsin said.
These contributions symbolize each member’s firm commitment to the UN and reflect the importance placed on multilateralism and diplomacy in building a better community of nations, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) chief said.
“These contributions serve as the lifeblood of the UN, and as such, need to be utilized with utmost care and diligence and audited by impartial experts to ensure the integrity of UN’s diverse operations and help maintain confidence between the UN and its member states,” said.
Locsin cited the achievements of Aquinaldo’ and CoA in its engagements with the UN.
“The Philippine Commission on Audit, with its extensive experience in the UN and up-to-date auditing system and techniques, has proven its capability to help lead the UN evolve as an international organization, with a purpose that continues to be relevant and important to this day,” he said.
Aguinaldo said that CoA was a member of the UNBOA for 18 years covering 1984-1992 and 1999-2007 and has established an excellent reputation in the UN.
It has served the UN Headquarters, UN Peacekeeping Operations, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the UN Institute for Training and Research, UN Joint Staff Pension Fund, UN Office in Nairobi, the UN Children’s Fund, and the UN Environment Programme, among others. BERNADETTE E. TAMAYO
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