Tag: Franklin Drilon

Majority of senators will support BBL

MANILA, Philippines – According to Senate President Franklin Drilon, majority of the senators promised their support of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) but this does not mean that they will railroad the passage of said law. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Drilon assures PDAF-less 2015 national budget

MANILA, July 30 (PNA) – Senate President Franklin Drilon on Wednesday assured the public that no funds similar to the controversial priority development assistance fund (PDAF) or pork barrel will be inserted in the proposed 2015 national budget. Drilon made this assurance as Malacanang is expected to submit the proposed P2.606 billion budget to Congress on Wednesday. The Senate leader stressed the Senate has abolished the PDAF before it was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme […]