An ally of President Benigno Aquino 3rd has pushed for a P2.6 billion budget cut in the proposed P 10.5 billion budget for the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) amid the controversy on sexual abuses committed by Labor officials against distressed Overseas Filipino Workers.

Rep. Walden Bello of Akbayan party-list made the pitch on Wednesday during the DOLE budget hearing before the House Committee on Appropriations.

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