MINORITY lawmakers on Tuesday scored the unscrutinized existence of the confidential and intelligence funds and “presidential pork,” which they alleged exist in the proposed budget of the Office of the President for 2024.
They noted this was on top of the unprogrammed funds, and special purpose funds of the OP, which they called “presidential pork.” “Courtesy? Respect? Is it not the government agencies, especially the Office of the President, which owe a higher courtesy and respect to our citizens? We owe them an explanation on how every cent their entrust to us is being spent,” Castro said.
According to Co, the budget is needed because the President is always expected to uphold the rule of law, guard the Constitution, and even maintain peace and security within the country.
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