Makati Business Club Raises Concerns Over 2025 Budget

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The Makati Business Club (MBC) expressed alarm over several adjustments made to the bicameral-approved 2025 budget, particularly the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) receiving a larger budget than the Department of Education (DepEd). The MBC also questioned the lack of explanation for a P19-billion budget increase for Congress and the P26-billion allotment for the Ayuda Para sa Kapos sa Kita Program.

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The MBC commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for scrutinizing the bicameral-approved 2025 budget before its final passage, expressing its alarm over some adjustments the committee had made. The MBC said there was no explanation or justification for the P26-billion allotment for the Ayuda Para sa Kapos sa Kita Program, meant to be a financial assistance subsidy for “near-poor” families.

The MBC said that there was no explanation for the removal of the P74.43 billion subsidy for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation .

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