House Budget Deliberations for P7.2 Trillion 2027 National Budget to Begin
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House Budget Deliberations for P7.2 Trillion 2027 National Budget to Begin

The Philippine House of Representatives will commence deliberations on the proposed P7.2 trillion national budget for 2027 starting August 17. The chamber plans to enhance transparency and prevent irregularities by continuing past reforms and conducting a 'people's budget review' involving NGOs.

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