P10.16-B Presidential Budget Approved Amid Transparency Debate
The Philippine House Committee on Appropriations approved the P10.16-billion budget for the Office of the President for 2027. Despite calls for greater scrutiny from some lawmakers regarding confidential funds and controversies, deliberations were shortened due to parliamentary courtesy.
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