Drilon backs P450-B hike in 2024 unprogrammed funds

MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Franklin Drilon defended the increase in the proposed 2024 national budget’s unprogrammed funds.

“I find no constitutional violation in the increase of funding for unprogrammed funds. It becomes a non-issue as long as they adhere to the conditions outlined for releasing the funds,” said Drilon in a statement issued on Friday.