Multipurpose Buildings to Cover Only 10% of Barangays by 2027, Lawmakers Say
Philippine lawmakers stated that the proposed 4,000 multipurpose buildings under the 2027 national budget will only cover 10% of the country's over 42,000 barangays, defending the funding for vital community facilities.
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