Marcos Urges Filipinos to Monitor 2027 Budget for Corruption
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has urged Filipinos to help monitor the proposed P7.2 trillion national budget for 2027, ensuring funds are not diverted to corruption, ghost projects, or substandard infrastructure. The directive also calls for greater scrutiny of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
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