Senators seek accountability over P1.4-T in projects flagged as stalled, idle

Carpenters work on the beautification of a school as Baguio continues to enjoy good weather on Jan. 22, 2019.

The STAR / Andy Zapata Jr.

MANILA, Philippines — Two senators on Thursday said government agencies should be held accountable for P1.44 trillion in infrastructure projects flagged by the Commission on Audit as delayed, abandoned and idle. 

"We have P1.44 trillion funds for various infrastructures sitting somewhere while thousands of families have no homes and food this Christmas," Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said. 

"We have these mammoth funds for projects that are stalled for years while the government is saying it is scrimping on funds to provide immediate aid to typhoon-affected cities, municipalities and provinces."

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