The chair of the House of Representatives committee on appropriations refuted claims circulating on social media Friday about the alleged substantial
budget allocation for flood control in the Bicol Region, saying these reports are false.
The Bicolano solon stressed that the current administration’s infrastructure strategy, led by House Speaker Martin Romualdez, prioritizes integrating flood control measures with sustainable water management to enhance food security. Co credited the Romualdez-led Congress for curbing unnecessary flood control expenditures. He noted that because of these reforms, Congress unanimously agreed not to fund projects that fail to align with safety and food production goals.
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