Caloocan City 2nd District Representative Egay Erice has criticized the alleged unequal distribution of government funds among congressional districts, saying allocations appear to follow a “reward and punishment” system rather than being based on the actual needs of communities.
Erice said projects listed in the National Expenditure Program (NEP) are often replaced by last-minute congressional insertions, which he claimed lack proper planning and the necessary supporting documents.
He urged the Senate to closely scrutinize these insertions to ensure transparency and accountability in the national budget process.
Erice added that projects intended to serve the public interest should undergo proper deliberations through the supplemental budget process, rather than being introduced through last-minute amendments.
He stressed the importance of ensuring that government funds are allocated based on the needs of each district and that all proposed projects undergo appropriate scrutiny.
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