Senate to Restore Budget for Foreign-Aided Projects Amid Cuts
The Philippines Senate Finance Committee Chairman has pledged to restore the budget for foreign-aided projects (FAPs) significantly cut in the proposed 2027 national budget. He expressed concern over project delays and emphasized honoring government commitments and fiscal discipline.
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