Marcos Jr. keeps distance from House-approved budget amid 'questionable' insertions
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is keeping his distance from the House-approved 2027 budget, which watchdogs claim is riddled with questionable insertions. The Presidential Palace stated that interfering with Congress's work could lead to accusations of being a 'dictator'.
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