BUDGET experts support a senator’s earlier pitch for the re-alignment of so-called “confidential funds” of the Office of the Vice President at P500 million and DepEd at P150 million under the proposed 2023 National Expenditure Program. READ:
prone to abuse and discretion.Vice President Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio, also the Education secretary, defended during the hearing thatThe success of the programs, activities and projects depends on very good intelligence and surveillance because you want to target specific issues and challenges.Confidential funds for DepEd, she said, will be used to combat sexual abuse, criminal recruitment of youths, and drug addiction among students, among others.
Pimentel, however, said they will stillI-Lead Executive Director Zyza Nadine M. Suzara said it was unlikely that these funds’ amounts would be realigned to other offices and more crucial projects.It is quite unlikely because of the traditional courtesy accorded to the president and the vice-president more so in this case where the administration commands a great majority in both Houses of Congress.
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