Sen. Risa Hontiveros urged Senate Finance Chairperson Sen. Grace Poe to ensure that the General Appropriations Act (GAA) does not exceed the Palace-approved National Expenditure Program (NEP).
Hontiveros criticized the 2024 national budget for reallocating funds from critical infrastructure projects like flood control to less urgent local initiatives.
She proposed a resolution to prevent such discrepancies in the future and protect the country’s priority funding.
Poe agreed with Hontiveros’ appeal, acknowledging the need for the GAA to align with the NEP.
Source: PhilNews24 | November 7, 2024
