Noy’s 2011 budget lopsided, favors doleouts — solons
By Angie M. Rosales
09/20/2010
The spending priorities under the proposed P1.6-trillion national budget for next year appear skewed and not directed in solving the nation’s prime problems, senators said yesterday.
Senators Edgardo Angara and Joker Arroyo, in separate radio interviews, gave similar observations as they both scored the indiscriminate cuts in the appropriations of some vital line agencies and instead providing huge amounts for so-called dole-out programs.
“This measure was not carefully studied as far as priorities are concerned. It does not address the nation’s concerns on poverty and unemployment. Instead of promoting productivity, increases in agriculture and research and development, they slashed the funds intended for these items and predominant increase is given to the dole-out program,” said Angara.
Source: The Daily Tribune
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