DOTr Vows to Fight for EDSA Busway Funding in 2027 National Budget
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DOTr Vows to Fight for EDSA Busway Funding in 2027 National Budget

The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) is determined to secure funding for the EDSA busway and public transport modernization programs in the 2027 national budget, vowing to advocate during congressional hearings. Currently, these initiatives have no allocation in the National Expenditure Program, placing budget provision in the hands of the legislature.

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