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Senate to approve budget on merits, proposals of agencies, not on who is the incumbent head - Poe
Senator Grace Poe stated that the Senate Finance Committee will evaluate agency budget proposals for 2025 based solely on their merits, not on the individuals heading those agencies.
This statement comes after the House Appropriations Committee proposed a significant budget cut of P1.293 billion, representing 63 percent of its proposed budget, for the Office of the Vice President (OVP), led by Sara Duterte.
Poe emphasized that the Senate's focus will be on ensuring that proposed budgets are allocated for appropriate purposes and will enable agencies to effectively fulfill their mandates.
The Senate Finance Committee aims for a budget that allows government offices to deliver timely, efficient, and relevant services to the public.
Previously, Vice President Duterte engaged in a verbal exchange with Senator Risa Hontiveros regarding the OVP's budget, with some senators seeking a reduction due to perceived duplication of projects.
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III also stated that the OVP should be given a sufficient budget to carry out its constitutional roles.
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