Budget Watchdog Urges House to Reform Budget Handling by Year-End
The People's Budget Coalition (PBC), a budget watchdog in the Philippines, has urged the House of Representatives to enhance transparency and civil society participation in budget handling by year-end, stating there are no technical impediments and noting prior cooperation from the Senate and executive agencies.
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