THE House Committee on Appropriations terminated in less than half an hour the deliberations for the P10.7 billion proposed budget for the Office of the President on Tuesday,...
THE House Committee on Appropriations terminated in less than half an hour the deliberations for the P10.7 billion proposed budget for the Office of the President on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
It was opposed by ACT Teachers party-list Representative France Castro and Kabataan party-list Representative Raoul Manuel as they sought answers for their concerns, including the alleged abuse being committed by the Anti-Terrorism Council in terms of designating terrorists. “Ang problema lang kasi ‘pag nag delisting, there should be more evidence to be presented dahil the process was already completed. However, don’t be worried about it, chine-check namin,” he added.
In a statement, the Office of the Executive Secretary said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the release of the funds, which are intended for Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses of the OVP such as Financial Assistance/Subsidy , and confidential funds for its newly created satellite offices .“Well sinabi ko ‘yon, ‘yong ating mga concerns na dapat ma-address ‘yong concerns ng Makabayan bloc.
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