Politics · Philippines Bureau
Lacson rejects P5M Tesda fund offer, vows budget scrutiny
Senator Panfilo Lacson says he firmly declined a P5-million allocation from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, pledging to demand clarification during Senate deliberations on the agency's 2027 budget.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Saturday that he categorically rejected a P5-million fund allocation allegedly offered by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda), signaling his intention to investigate the matter further.
Lacson disclosed the rejected offer without providing extensive details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged allocation. He stressed that his position on the matter was unequivocal, emphasizing that he did not accept the funds.
The senator indicated he would raise the issue during Senate deliberations on Tesda's proposed budget for 2027, where he plans to seek a formal explanation from the agency on the alleged offer.
The development adds scrutiny to budget allocation practices within government agencies as lawmakers prepare for the coming fiscal year's budget debates. Lacson's move reflects his ongoing focus on government accountability and budget transparency in the Senate.