House Approves P7.2-T 2027 Budget on 2nd Reading Amid Transparency Concerns
The Philippine House of Representatives has approved the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 on its second reading. However, concerns have been raised by some lawmakers regarding the lack of detail surrounding over P116 billion in spending realignments.
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