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Ex-bicam member on alleged P100B insertion in 2025: 'Di po natin alam ‘yan'
House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan stated that the minority bloc was unaware of any alleged P100 billion in insertions made to the 2025 national budget.
Libanan explained that while he was technically a member of the bicameral conference committee, former House Appropriations Committee Chair Zaldy Co and his Senate counterpart were designated to reconcile budget provisions.
He further clarified that the minority bloc was only presented with a summary of reconciled provisions for approval and was not involved in any insertions.
Libanan characterized the bicameral conference committee meetings on the 2025 budget as largely ceremonial in practice.
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