Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. has called on Philippine senators to explain the allocation of a supposed P24-billion 'leadership fund' to them in the 2025 national budget.

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. has denied receiving suitcases of cash, saying the “malicious” allegations are merely political attacks stemming from his stand against extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the previous administration’s drug war. In a statement on Wednesday, Abante said the allegations made by several personalities, including former lawmaker Mike Defensor and broadcaster

Manila 6th District Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr. remains in his post and recently endorsed the fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte