Tiangco: House lawmakers had to pay 20% ‘tariff’ when requesting funds

Inquirer.net - Nov 10, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco on Tuesday testified before the Sandiganbayan Third Division that members of the House of Representatives have to pay a 20-percent “tariff” to get more funding from the 2025 House General Appropriations Bill and General Appropriations Act. Speaking as a witness at the bail hearing of former Speaker Martin

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