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Malacañang: ICI already received P41-M budget for 2025
Malacañang confirmed that the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) has received its P41 million budget for 2025.
Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro stated that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) in September, with funds now released to the ICI.
Castro acknowledged some delays in the budget's implementation and the modified disbursement system but asserted the funds are now available.
Castro also addressed Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong's statement about unreimbursed expenses, saying that payments should be settled immediately now that the funds are available.
Despite resignation of former ICI chairperson Rogelio Singson due to insufficient funding, Castro maintained that President Marcos Jr. has provided adequate support to the panel.
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