The Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education, both under Sara Duterte, will no longer have confidential funds under the proposed P5.768-trillion budget for 2024, lawmakers announced yesterday.
The House of Representatives has removed a total of P1.23 billion in confidential and intelligence funds for the OVP, DepEd and three other agencies.MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education , both under Sara Duterte, will no longer have confidential funds under the proposed P5.768-trillion budget for 2024, lawmakers announced yesterday.
Quimbo was accompanied at the media briefing by Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, who chairs the House appropriations committee, Majority Leader Zamboanga Rep. Manuel Jose Dalipe and Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan of 4Ps party-list. The balance of P285 million was earmarked to other agencies for MOOE or maintenance and other operating expenses, instead of confidential funds.
“Congress has no confidential funds. The allegation on social media about the P1.6 billion is actually extraordinary expenses,” Quimbo told reporters. Renato Reyes, president of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, said it is not enough that confidential funds are removed or transferred. SM Markets celebrates anniversary with month-long promotions, including special offers for Tatang's WeekendThe thousands of young Israelis had spent the night dancing at an outdoor rave, many clad in tie-dye T-shirts and crop t...
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