MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said an official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) called up one lawmaker to make early insertions in the proposed national budget for 2026.
The senator on Sunday said a caller claiming to be "Undersecretary Cabral" from DPWH called up a staff member of Senate Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III shortly after the May 2025 senatorial elections.
"One 'Undersecretary Cabral' called Sotto's staff and told them to insert what they wanted to insert [in the National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2026]," Lacson said in a radio interview.
"If Sen. Sotto was one of those called by that executive, who else could have been contacted similarly and submitted their proposed insertions?" he said in Filipino.
DPWH exec asked lawmaker to make budget insertions — Lacson
"Senator Sotto told me he did not submit anything because we are advocating transparency and good governance. The question now is, how many members of the House and Senate made insertions?" Lacson added.
DPWH exec asked lawmaker to make budget insertions — Lacson, This news data comes from:http://pg-ir-kxy-nqma.705-888.com
- LPA affects Metro Manila, Mindanao, Visayas
- N. Korea test-fires two 'new' air defense missiles
- China is showing off its weaponry in a tightly controlled military parade
- MMDA prepares for PH hosting of FIVB
- San Juan commemorates first revolution under Spanish rule in 129th Araw ng Pinaglabanan
- Widespread flooding in Quezon City due to heavy rains, stranding commuters, rendering most roads impassable to vehicles
- Venezuela builds up border security over US warships
- Washington makes military aid overtures to Sahel juntas
- DBP launches P50M program for education
- Marcos to mark ‘Thrilla In Manila’ 50th anniversary
