MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said an official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) called up one lawmaker to make early insertions in the proposed national budget for 2026.
DPWH exec asked lawmaker to make budget insertions — Lacson
The senator on Sunday said a caller claiming to be "Undersecretary Cabral" from DPWH called up a staff member of Senate Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III shortly after the May 2025 senatorial elections., This news data comes from:http://erlvyiwan.com
"One 'Undersecretary Cabral' called Sotto's staff and told them to insert what they wanted to insert [in the National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2026]," Lacson said in a radio interview.
"If Sen. Sotto was one of those called by that executive, who else could have been contacted similarly and submitted their proposed insertions?" he said in Filipino.
DPWH exec asked lawmaker to make budget insertions — Lacson
"Senator Sotto told me he did not submit anything because we are advocating transparency and good governance. The question now is, how many members of the House and Senate made insertions?" Lacson added.
- DMW, pharmaceutical firm sign agreement to boost access to medicines, hospital services for OFWs, families
- Bonoan resigned due to command responsibility — Marcos
- Escudero says new lease law to make PH more appealing to investors
- Ever dream of having an entry in the Guinness World Records? Here's how to do it
- Sara’s claims that corruption probe could be done in one day 'absolutely preposterous' – Palace
- No winner in lotto draws for Aug 30
- Israel flattens high-rise as it tells Gaza City residents to flee
- Floods kill over 30 in Indian-controlled Kashmir, displace 150,000 in east Pakistan
- Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital
- SC orders comment on petitions vs polls
