Lawmaker challenges national budget, demands transparency on public works projects
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What happened
Lawmaker Toby Tiangco voted against the proposed 2027 national budget, citing a lack of committee deliberations and an unexplained P5-billion increase in the House budget allocation. The House of Representatives later approved the ₱7.2-trillion General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2027, which included ₱116.32 billion in amendments and realignments.
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Why it matters
The legislative challenge raises questions regarding the transparency of public spending and the allocation process. The approved bill includes significant funding adjustments, such as ₱25.81 billion for the Department of Social Welfare and Development and ₱24.97 billion for the Department of Health.
Lawmakers are currently studying various agencies for fund realignment and are eyeing increased infrastructure spending.
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Who's involved
- House of RepresentativesThe lower house that approved the national budget despite transparency concerns
- Department of Public WorksThe department whose projects are subject to demands for public disclosure
- Metropolitan Manila Development AuthorityA government agency mentioned in the context of transparency demands
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Tiangco provided additional funding to the Department of Public Works.1 source
Lawmaker Tiangco challenged the national budget and demanded transparency regarding DPWH and MMDA projects.1 source
House approves budget with infrastructure funds, sparking concern in Pampanga.1 source
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The entities involved
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Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
government agency of Metro Manila
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Department of Public Works
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House of Representatives
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