Lawmakers dared to reveal use of bonusesMANILA, Philippines — For the sake of transparency, congressmen should post on Facebook how they used their P2-million “Christmas bonus,” said Batangas 1st district Rep. Leandro Leviste. He said the “Christmas bonus” and the P18.58-billion MOOE of the House of Representatives for 2026 have become major transparency issues. “Let me make it clear, the issue here is not only the P2 million. He said he was glad Deputy Speaker and Antipolo Rep. Ronaldo Puno and Bicol Saro party-list Terry Ridon admitted receiving P2 million. Puno, however, denied that it was Christmas bonus, saying it was merely “additional funding” for the requirements of lawmakers’ districts.

Source: Philippine Star January 03, 2026 17:31 UTC