INCITEGov, an organization of former government officials and civic leaders, has appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Congress to restore funds cut from key sectors like health, education, and agriculture in the proposed P6.4-trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2025. They argue that eliminating pork barrel funds and reallocating them to vital areas is crucial for the nation's well-being and long-term growth.
AN organization of former government executives and socio-civic leaders has appealed to Malacañang and Congress to restore the funds initially alloted to vital sectors in society, and instead eliminate pork barrel funds that may be used indiscriminately and without oversight in the proposed P6.4-trillion General Appropriations Act for 2025.
It urged the President and legislators to “revamp the proposed budget and restore the funds that have been unjustly removed from vital sectors such as health, education, agriculture, social protection, transportation, and climate change adaptability.” There has been much public opposition for instance, to the lawmakers’ removal of the subsidy to PhilHealth, which is tasked to implement a universal health care system in the country.
The organization warned that the indiscriminate spending of pork barrel funds leads to waste and the inefficient use of vital financial resources without any tight oversight and planning on their use. “It fosters corruption and political favoritism, undermining public trust and resulting in unbalanced development,” it added.
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