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Lagman wants P9.29-B in 'excessive' confidential funds scrapped from 2023 budget

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers his first State of the Nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on July 25, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — Rep. Edcel Lagman (Albay) is calling for the scrapping of the P9.29 billion in "excessive" confidential and intelligence funds requested by several government agencies in fear that it may lead to graft and corruption within the government. 

 

"This total amount is much bigger than the appropriations of many government offices and departments, including the constitutional commissions and offices," Lagman said in a statement on Monday. The funds and how they are spent are not subject to audit.

 

He called out the offices under Vice President Sara Duterte for having confidential funds — the Office of the Vice President is asking the government for P500 million, while the Department of Education that she also heads is asking for P150 million. 

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/03/2214008/lagman-wants-p929-b-excessive-confidential-funds-scrapped-2023-budget

 

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