MANILA, Philippines — Were there any promises that the budget of Taguig City, the congressional district of Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano, will not be touched following the speakership takeover? “There weren’t any promises made,” Speaker Lord Allan Velasco bared Monday. ADVERTISEMENTFor his part, Velasco said he will push for “fair and equitable” distribution funding between congressional districts. Meaning, not really equal for every district but depends on the needs,” Velasco said in an interview with ABS-CBN News. “If the district needs more budget, then definitely it should be given more budget.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 19, 2020 02:37 UTC