Senate to Scrutinize House Budget Amendments, Restore Project Funding
The Philippine Senate will scrutinize questionable spending changes in the House of Representatives-approved P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, considering the restoration of funding for major government projects, particularly a P130-billion cut to foreign-assisted projects. Civil society groups have criticized the House for the lack of transparency in spending realignments.
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