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Tinio to vote against 2027 budget bill over transparency concerns
ACT Teachers party-list Representative Antonio Tinio announced Wednesday he will oppose the second and third readings of the P7.2-trillion General Appropriations Bill for 2027, citing the need for full transparency in proposed budgetary amendments.
LSN Philippines ·
Manila — ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio said Wednesday that he will vote against both the second and third readings of the 2027 General Appropriations Bill, expressing concern over the transparency of proposed amendments to next year's budget.
Tinio's position reflects growing scrutiny over the budget approval process, with the lawmaker emphasizing that all changes to the P7.2-trillion spending measure must be fully disclosed to the public and lawmakers before voting.
The party-list representative's stance comes as Congress moves forward with deliberations on the national budget for the coming fiscal year. His decision to oppose the measure at critical legislative stages underscores demands from various quarters for greater accountability in budget allocation.
The 2027 General Appropriations Bill remains subject to further debate and amendments as it progresses through the legislative process.