Senator Risa Hontiveros firmly denied allegations that she made P3 billion worth of budget insertions, including P750 million for flood control projects, during the bicameral conference committee for the 2025 national budget.
She clarified on social media that she did not sign the bicameral report and voted against the controversial budget bill, emphasizing that all her proposed amendments followed proper Senate procedures.
The bicameral conference committee, which reconciles differences between the House and Senate budget versions, has faced criticism over alleged non-transparent insertions linked to corruption.
Other senators have been implicated in controversies involving questionable flood control projects and alleged kickbacks, though none have been formally charged.
Senate leaders maintain that insertions are part of the regular budget process if properly deliberated.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 5, 2025
SENATOR HONTIVEROS REFUTES BICAM INSERTIONS ALLEGATIONS, REAFFIRMS OPPOSITION TO 2025 BUDGET
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