Lagman Opposes House Bill 4058, Citing Concerns Over Unprogrammed Appropriations and Debt
Lagman Opposes House Bill 4058, Citing Concerns Over Unprogrammed Appropriations and Debt Tabaco City, Philippines – In a statement released today, Representative Cielo Krisel B. Lagman of the 1st District of Albay voiced her opposition to House Bill 4058, also known as the General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026. Despite acknowledging some budgetary reforms within the bill, Lagman expressed deep reservations regarding unprogrammed appropriations and the nation’s growing debt. Lagman stated, "I vote 'No' to House Bill 4058 despite some budgetary reforms, both procedural and substantive, that we have adopted which I hope will be sustained and improved in succeeding Congresses." Her primary concern revolves around the "continuing presence of unprogrammed appropriations." Lagman fears the potential for abuse and indicated a preference for scrapping such appropriations altogether. She stipulated that she would only consider endorsi...