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A House leader on Wednesday affirmed Congress’ “power of the purse” after the Lower Chamber realigned P1.23 billion in confidential funds.
“A determined 19th Congress resolutely led by Speaker Martin Romualdez felt and heard the clamor of the people to prioritize the use of some available confidential funds for emergencies, calamities, and crisis situations, and not for the restriction of individual freedoms and rights,” said Aklan Rep. Teodorico Haresco Jr., vice chairman of the House committee on appropriations.
“We have faith in the wisdom of the Speaker and of the august chambers of Congress to sensibly represent the will of our constituents and practice prudence and diligence in crafting the national budget for the welfare of the Filipino people,” Haresco said. “Throughout his tenure as Speaker, Speaker Romualdez has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to serving the Filipino people and advancing the legislative agenda of our nation. His strong leadership has been instrumental in steering the House towards productive and collaborative sessions, leading to the passage of vital legislation that addresses the diverse needs of our constituents in Eastern Visayas and beyond.
“We, the Cebu bloc, including representatives from the province of Bohol, stand firm and united in the House of Representatives under the dynamic and transparent leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, towards the upliftment of the lives of the Filipino people,” the statement read.
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