Erice Flags 53% Cut in Medical Aid Budget, Cites P58-B 'Presidential Pork Barrel'
A Philippine congressman has flagged a significant cut in funding for medical assistance programs in the proposed 2027 budget, with funds allegedly redirected to a P58-billion 'presidential pork barrel' (LGSF), raising concerns about fund distribution to politicians ahead of the 2028 elections.
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