Senate told: Over P1 trillion in proposed 2027 budget is ‘pork’
A significant portion of the proposed 2027 national budget, exceeding P1 trillion, has been flagged as 'pork barrel' funds in the Philippine Senate, raising questions about transparency and accountability in budget allocation.
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