Co oversaw in the House the passage of the 2025 budget, which drew backlash over budget cuts for needed services, and funding for items deemed as pork barrel
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MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives removed Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co as chairperson of the powerful appropriations committee amid controversies surrounding the 2025 budget. Co oversaw in the House the passage of the 2025 budget worth P6.352 trillion, which was not a walk in the park unlike previous years, due to persistent criticisms related to cuts in allocations on certain services, and funding for items that were deemed as pork barrel.
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