Robredo: No unauthorized budget insertions in Naga City
Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo stated that unauthorized budget insertions have no place in the city's budget. Speaking at a ceremony for disaster rehabilitation funds, Robredo emphasized transparency and proper financial management in Naga City's budget preparation process.
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