MindaNews / 5 August 2026 — Senator-judge Imee Marcos showed annoyance over how Roderick Wamil, former state auditor for confidential funds, responded to the question of who should be considered accountable for confidential funds. Once it reaches the Supreme Court, the only ground would be grave abuse of discretion, amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction. Marcos agreed that matters of fact cannot be raised before the Supreme Court but maintained that “at no point are these final.” Wamil said the COA decision for restitution is not affected by a filing before the Supreme Court. Is there a COA finding in the audit observation memorandums and notices that says the confidential funds were stolen?”