Manuel Mamba has submitted the P3.4-billion proposed 2018 budget to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial board) even as the proposed 2017 budget has yet to be approved. Mamba said he had asked the provincial board to scrutinize well the proposed budget which includes the Annual Investment Plan (AIP) for the province amounting to P2.14-billion. AdvertisementsElisa Umoso of the Provincial Planning and Development Office with the Provincial Finance Committee submitted the budget proposal to Vice Gov. After the court’s order, the provincial board said it will conduct “marathon sessions” to deliberate on the 2017 AIP and the proposed budget. However, until now or two months before the year ends, the 2017 proposed budget has not yet been approved.

Source: Manila Times October 23, 2017 14:03 UTC