Palace Urges Watchdogs to Report 'Red Flags' in 2027 Budget Proposal
The Presidential Palace has urged civil society organizations (CSOs) to report any 'red flags' they find in the proposed 2027 national budget directly to Malacañang, signaling increased scrutiny over allocations deemed 'soft pork' and 'hard pork'.
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