Planned improvements include bettering the 'habitability' of the crumbling BRP Sierra Madre
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The DOTr itself has been allocated P381.8 million for the development of the airstrip in Pag-asa Island. Congress’ decision to shake up which agencies should be getting confidential funds came after it was revealed that Vice President Sara Duterte had gotten confidential funds in 2022, despite it not being part of her predecessor, Leni Robredo’s proposed budget.
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