Solon: Budget panel reviews agency-proposed amendments, not lawmakers' individual projects
A Philippine House budget subcommittee reviews budget amendments proposed by government agencies, not individual lawmakers' pet projects, according to Camarines Sur 4th District Rep. Arnie Fuentebella. He clarified the panel's process, refuting claims of personal insertions by legislators.
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