House-Approved 2027 Budget Faces Scrutiny Over Questionable Insertions
A Philippine lawmaker is calling for a thorough investigation into the 2027 budget bill approved by the House of Representatives, citing concerns over projects lacking supporting documents and budget realignments prone to abuse. Particular alarm is raised over P190 billion in projects with unclear attachments.
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