Why President Duterte vetoed P95-B items in 2019 budget 918 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Genalyn KabilingAfter he vetoed several provisions in the 2019 national budget, President Duterte has pledged that he will not tolerate corruption and any attempt to circumvent the Constitution. The P3.662-trillion national budget for 2019 was signed into law by the President last Monday after months of delay caused by the Congress’ stalemate on the controversial budget insertions. The President said the new national budget must be “well spent” amid plans to strengthen the economy, ensure peace, and provide efficient public service. 15, “Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Fund.” Duterte said he vetoed the provision for lack of legal basis after he vetoed the proposed coconut trust fund law.

Source: Manila Bulletin April 16, 2019 12:19 UTC