MANILA, Philippines — The total P6-billion budget for the Philippines’ holding of the Southeast Asian Games this year has complied with all the stringent requirements set by the Department of Budget and Management, an official of the organizing committee assured the public. “Not a single centavo of government funds is handled by the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizational Committee (Phisgoc). Suzara said both the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Olympic Committee were properly represented in the organizational committee and that these also take part in all decisions the body made. He made it clear that the Congress-approved P5-billion budget for the SEA Games this year as well as the P1-billion augmentation fund approved by President Duterte are all lodged with the PSC. The Phisgoc official maintained they have put in place safeguards to ensure that funds for the event are all accounted for and properly spent.

Source: Philippine Star July 21, 2019 16:00 UTC