Budget Insertions Alarm Philippine Business Groups Again
Philippine business groups have once again voiced concerns over the practice of 'budget insertions' into the national budget. This refers to the act of lawmakers directly adding specific projects or expenditures to the budget proposal, raising questions about transparency and fairness.
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