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Tinio flags missing budget report as House tackles 2027 spending bill
ACT Teachers party-list representative Antonio Tinio has called on House leadership to produce a detailed budget amendments report, citing procedural violations as lawmakers began deliberating the 2027 national budget.
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MANILA — A special committee tasked with drafting amendments to the country's 2027 spending bill failed to comply with internal parliamentary rules by not issuing a comprehensive budget report, ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio said Wednesday.
Tinio raised the procedural concern as the House of Representatives commenced second reading deliberations on the proposed national expenditure measure. The lawmaker sought immediate clarification from House officials regarding the missing documentation before lawmakers proceed with their review of the budget modifications.
The detailed report is typically required to allow legislators to understand the scope and impact of proposed budget changes before formal consideration. Tinio's intervention underscores concerns about transparency and adherence to legislative protocols during the budget approval process.
The House is expected to continue its deliberations on the 2027 spending plan in the coming days, with lawmakers scheduled to address various amendments and appropriations across government agencies and programs.