Senate Open to Civil Society in Budget Hearings
Philippine Senate Finance Committee Chairman JV Ejercito is open to inviting civil society organizations (CSOs) to bicameral conference committee hearings on the proposed 2027 national budget, following CSO concerns over an estimated P1 trillion in potential pork barrel funds in the House's version.
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