DBM Chief: Ayuda Fine, But Where's the Money?

State aid or ayuda is OK, but where's the fund for it?

- By Louise Maureen Simeon

This, in effect, was the argument raised as lawmakers in the 20th Congress push for more state-funded dole-outs.

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said prioritization and sustainability must be considered amid the government's limited fiscal space.

Over the past week, certain members of the House of Representatives and the Senate have filed their priority bills and resolutions that they want to pursue in the next three years.