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Ejercito demands full accounting of P90-billion AFP modernization funds
Senator JV Ejercito has called for comprehensive documentation of how the Armed Forces of the Philippines has allocated and spent its P90-billion modernization budget. The demand came during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the Department of National Defense's proposed budget.
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Sen. Ejercito raised concerns about the transparency and tracking of the massive modernization allocation during the Senate Committee on Finance's subpanel hearing on the DND's proposed budget on Monday.
The senator specifically requested detailed documentation covering fund releases to the AFP, financial obligations incurred, actual expenditures made, and the status of individual projects under the modernization program.
The P90-billion modernization program represents a significant portion of the defense budget and is intended to modernize the AFP's equipment, infrastructure, and operational capabilities. However, Ejercito's inquiry suggests questions about whether funds are being efficiently utilized and projects are progressing as planned.
The senator's call for accountability reflects broader legislative oversight responsibilities as lawmakers review the DND's budget proposal for the coming fiscal year. Complete accounting procedures are standard practice in government spending, particularly for large-scale, long-term programs that affect national security.