DSWD Seeks P8M Budget for LGBTQIA+ Concerns Body
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Philippines is seeking an P8 million budget for a special committee crafting policies for the LGBTQIA+ community in 2027. However, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has not approved this, with the current budget reportedly under P2 million, leading to concerns from lawmakers about its low priority.
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