The budget debates for the Office of the Vice President and Education department — both led by VP Sara Duterte — rescheduled, just when they were getting interesting.<br /><br />Later, the Commission on Audit finds the OVP used up its ₱125-million confidential funds for 2022 within a shorter period of time than previously reported.<br /><br />Amid growing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, is it time to reallocate confidential funds to better protect the country's territorial waters?<br /><br />Citing the "escalating threats in the West Philippine Sea," ranking members of the House of Representatives announced they have made a “collective decision” to reallocate confidential and intelligence funds to agencies directly related to safety and security.<br /><br />Pinky Webb speaks with House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st District Rep. Janette Garin and Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas.<br /><br />Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/<br /><br />Follow our social media pages:<br /><br />• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines<br />• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/<br />• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines
