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House to reject infrastructure projects lacking proper documentation
The House of Representatives will align with the Senate in striking down infrastructure budget allocations that lack adequate documentation and coordinates. House officials say the move ensures accountability and fairness to constituents.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The House of Representatives plans to join the Senate in eliminating infrastructure budget line items that fail to meet documentation standards, according to FPJ Panday Bayanihan Rep. Brian Poe, the chamber's assistant majority leader.
"We will not accept projects that do not have proper papers or proper coordinates because that is unfair to the constituents," Poe said on Monday during a discussion on the 2025 national budget.
The coordinated approach between the two chambers reflects growing legislative scrutiny over infrastructure spending. The House's position signals that lawmakers are prioritizing accountability and transparency in the allocation of public funds for development projects.
Poe's statement indicates the chamber will maintain strict vetting procedures for infrastructure proposals to ensure that only fully documented projects advance for approval and implementation. This measure aims to prevent questionable expenditures while maintaining public confidence in government spending.