Lacson bares proposed amendments in 2022 budgetThe Senate meanwhile unanimously approved on third and final reading the P5.024-trillion 2022 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), which put a lot of weight on health and education – two sectors that continue to face heavy challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. MANILA, Philippines — In the spirit of transparency, Sen. Panfilo Lacson yesterday bared his proposed amendment in the 2022 national budget involving over P6 billion to fund programs for education, connectivity, defense and children’s welfare. With 22 affirmative votes and no negative vote, senators approved House Bill 10153 or the 2022 GAB, the proposed national expenditure programs for next year. Lacson made public his proposed institutional amendments to the 2022 budget bill, seeking to slash questionable appropriations and ensuring enough funding for priority programs, activities and projects. His proposed amendments include some P300 million to improve the facilities in Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea, which he visited last Nov. 20.

Source: Philippine Star December 02, 2021 03:14 UTC