CATBALOGAN CITY, Philippines—Samar State University (SSU), led by SSU President Dr. Redentor S. Palencia, held an Entrance Conference with the Commission on Audit (COA) yesterday, January 28, 2026, at the President’s Board Room, SSU Convention Center, Catbalogan City.
The COA Audit Team conducted an audit of the University’s financial reports and financial reporting processes for the year ended 2024.
The COA officials who led the conference included Atty. Helen Fabra, Supervising Auditor, Mr. Calvin Pornias, OIC-Audit Team Leader, and Audit Team Members Mr. Genesis Louis Nambatac, Ms. Ma. Lovely Macaraeg, and Mr. Ronnel Doinog.
Alongside the University President, SSU officials and personnel present in the said session were as follows:
- Engr. Mirador Labrador, Vice-President, Administration and Finance
- Engr. Lourdes Amante, Vice-President for Student Affairs and Services
- Mr. Jose M. Panganoron, Chief Administrative Officer, Finance Services
- Dr. Rodrigo G. Estrada, Planning Officer
- Ms. Angelyn Machate, OIC-Human Resource and Management Office
- Mr. Jerson Sorio, Campus Director, SSU-Mercedes Campus
- Dr. Lourdes C. Delmonte, Campus Director, SSU-Paranas Campus
- Aileen Manicani, SAO
- Ms. Charmaine R. Quiña, Director, SAGWAN
- Mr. Marcneil R. Ocenar, Accountant III
- Ms. Geraldine G. Baldoza, Budget Officer
- Ms. Maita B. Cabueñas, Cashier III
- Ms. Rachel M. Obiena, Internal Auditor
- Ms. Theanina T. Ginez, Cashier, SSU-Paranas Campus
- Ms. Anecita O. Bañez, Acting Supply Officer
- Ms. Riana Bumanglag, Supply Officer, SSU-Mercedes Campus
- Ms. Rowena C. Belida, Supply Officer I, SSU-Paranas Campus
- Veronica Abrina, Supply Officer III
- Mr. Cecilio D. de Loyola Jr., Accountant II
- Ms. Rona A. Labendia, Accountant I
- Ms. Belma V. Purificacion, Accountant II
- Mr. Vasyleo R. Bacalla, Cashier I, SSU-Paranas Campus