Exec Sec tells House to clean its own house before criticizing exec branch

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin urged members of the House of Representatives to address internal corruption and budget process failures within their own chamber before criticizing the executive branch.

Bersamin stated that the Cabinet "strongly objects" to attempts by some House members to shift blame for alleged corruption and budget issues onto the executive branch.

He emphasized that the Cabinet "would not tolerate any attack on the integrity and reputation of the executive branch or any effort to hold the budget process hostage by political theatrics."

Bersamin asserted that investigations into anomalies would be ineffective if the sources of corruption within the House remain unchecked, urging them to "Clean your house first!"

This statement was made in response to an attempt by House party leaders to return the National Expenditure Program (NEP) to the Department of Budget and Management due to problematic provisions.