Gatchalian says unprogrammed funds in 2024 nat’l budget not pork

MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Win Gatchalian has maintained that the unprogrammed funds in the 2024 national budget cannot be considered pork barrel funds because Congress does not meddle in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) implementation after it is enacted. Gatchalian in a virtual briefing on Friday was asked about the fears of some past and present lawmakers that the unprogrammed funds --- or standby appropriations which are only triggered when revenue collection exceeds targets --- might be used as senators and congressmen's pork. In response, Gatchalian said that pork barrel only exists if Congress meddles in the implementation of the budget, which no longer happens as o...

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