We also have to borrow heavily to support our national budget, money that future generations will have to pay. The amount is part of the P15.5 million in confidential funds of the DepEd’s Youth Leadership Summits (YLS) in 2023. The 2024 national budget allocated P997.9 billion for flood control projects and the DPWH is requesting a P900-billion budget for next year. These institutions must make sure no one is above the law, and the use of public funds must be explained. Once upon a time a dictator was ousted for, among other reasons, thinking that public funds were his family’s funds.

Source: Philippine Star November 07, 2024 20:31 UTC