Philippine Business Groups Urge Transparency in Troubling 2027 Budget
Key Philippine business organizations have voiced 'deeply troubling' concerns over the proposed 2027 national budget, demanding greater transparency and accountability from the government. The opaque budget process is raising fears of negative impacts on economic growth.
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