DOTr Appeals Zero Budget Allocation for EDSA Busway
The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) is seeking the restoration of a PHP1.756-billion budget for the EDSA Busway, which was allocated zero funding in the proposed 2027 National Expenditure Program. The DOTr warns that the lack of funds will degrade the public transport system's operations and negatively impact commuters.
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