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INQToday: House party leaders recommend sending NEP back to DBM
House party leaders have recommended returning the 2026 National Expenditures Program (NEP) to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) due to significant allocation issues.
The recommendation was formally presented to House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez by party leaders, including Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has also directed a 'sweeping review' of the Department of Public Works and Highways' (DPWH) budget within the proposed 2026 NEP.
This review, ordered by the President and involving the DBM and DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and the proper use of public funds for beneficial infrastructure projects.
Puno cited issues in the Department of Agriculture's allocations for farm-to-market roads as an example of discrepancies found in the NEP.
These discrepancies have reportedly hindered the House's ability to proceed with budget deliberations effectively.
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