Solon: No Secret Funds in Proposed 2027 OVP Budget
Palawan Rep. Jose Alvarez stated on Wednesday that the proposed budget for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for 2027 will not include confidential funds, a significant point amid growing concerns about transparency in government spending.
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