MANILA, Philippines — Politics, and the upcoming national elections could be behind the non-release of some P160 billion “For Later Release” (FLR) funds that are intended to fund social amelioration and economic stimulus projects amid the pandemic, Senator Franklin Drilon said Sunday.
“With the 2022 election less than 10 months away, politics is a consideration in the non-release of the P160 billion FLR budget items,” Drilon said.
“This is lamentable because these funds are needed by our people who need assistance due to the pandemic. Government projects and programs designed to stimulate and expand the economy are not being implemented,” added Drlion in a statement…
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