Dela Rosa criticizes DBM for underallocating drug rehab funds
Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa criticized the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for not fully releasing nearly P127 million intended for drug rehabilitation facilities under the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB).
During a Senate hearing on DDB's 2025 budget, Undersecretary Earl Saavedra revealed that while various agencies remitted around P90 million to DDB, DBM only allocated P77 million.
Dela Rosa accused DBM of violating laws and expressed frustration over their absence at the hearing.
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