MANILA, Philippines?Congress will spend P200,000 on sandwich alone for the homecoming celebration of Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao after his victory over Antonio Margarito at the House of Representatives, Radyo Inquirer DZIQ said in its report.
However, House Committee on Accounts Chairman Bem Noel on Monday said 4,000 people will partake of the P200,000 snacks.
Noel also admitted that the amount given by each congressman for the party is not only P1,000. He refused to give the exact figures on the contribution of all the congressmen; he only said that it is very lavish.
Noel nevertheless revealed that Mandaluyong Representative Neptali ?Boyet? Gonzales II gave the biggest contribution of P10,000 while he himself contributed P5,000.
Noel said that Albergus Restaurant, which was chosen by the Lower House for the occasion, is already preparing dinner as of posting time.
