House Speaker Dy Pledges Reforms for Budget Transparency
House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III has pledged to convene the House Appropriations Committee to discuss reforms aimed at enhancing budgeting transparency. A civic watchdog representative confirmed the commitment following a meeting with the Speaker, signaling potential improvements in fiscal management.
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