Representative Elizaldy Co of Ako Bicol Party List.
THE House appropriations committee will look into the intel funds use of various government agencies following the escape of former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and other high profile suspects.
“Congress takes the allocation and use of intelligence funds very seriously. The escape of former Mayor Alice Guo despite an immigration lookout bulletin is an incident of great concern. Isama na din natin ang kaso nina Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy at dating BuCor Chief Gerald Bantag, na hanggang ngayon’y ‘di pa rin nahuhuli. These incidents are alarming because they raise serious questions on use of funds for security and law enforcement,” appropriations committee chair and Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co said.
While these might seem isolated incidents, Co said there’s a need to review how intel funds are being utilized.
“Kailangang siguruhin nating ang bawat piso ng intelligence funds ay nagagamit nang tama at epektibo. We want to prevent these lapses from happening again by ensuring stronger oversight and accountability,” he stressed.
As in the past, Co said Congress will continue its scrutiny on the budgets of agencies with intelligence funds.
“Hindi natin hahayaang masayang ang pera ng bayan. The goal is to make sure every peso serves its purpose. Congress will not take this matter lightly,” the Bicolano solon said.
