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Senate to seek reconsideration of farm-to-market road budget
The Senate and House of Representatives have approved a P33 billion budget for farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in 2026.
Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan raised concerns about approximately P8 billion within the budget that lacks specific details.
Pangilinan noted that this portion of the FMR budget, which was not present in the Senate's initial version, needs explanation.
He stated that the Senate will seek a reconsideration of the approved P33 billion budget.
The Senate requires an itemized list with geotagged coordinates for the specific projects funded by the P8 billion.
Pangilinan emphasized that they will not agree to a lump-sum allocation without detailed project information.
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