2027 Budget Bicam Proceedings Transcripts to Be Released for Transparency, Realignment Tracking
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2027 Budget Bicam Proceedings Transcripts to Be Released for Transparency, Realignment Tracking

The Philippine Senate will release transcripts of bicameral conference committee deliberations on the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 to enhance transparency and allow tracking of budget realignments. Livestreaming of proceedings will also continue.

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