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Philippines Government to Halt 2026 Budget Implementation Following Supreme Court Ruling
The Philippine government plans to temporarily halt the implementation of certain provisions in the 2026 budget following a Supreme Court ruling that declared parts of the 2024, 2025, and 2026 budgets unconstitutional. The government intends to appeal the decision for clarification.
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