MANILA, Philippines — Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste questioned the ‘unexplained’ ₱10.5-B addition the House made to its budget. In an interview today, Leviste brought up that the House increased its own internal budget from ₱17.20 billion to ₱27.70 billion, without explanation or debate. Leviste hoped that Congress could provide details on how the additional ₱10.5 billion will be used before the 2026 budget is ratified on December 29. Leviste said: “I’m not only questioning the outcome, but the process: Why was no explanation given for the need for this increase, and why is no one speaking up […]... Keep on reading: Leviste questions ‘unexplained’ ₱10.5-B addition in House budget