National Agencies to Justify Budget Proposals Against Regional Development Priorities
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National Agencies to Justify Budget Proposals Against Regional Development Priorities

The Philippine government has issued new guidelines requiring national agencies to explain how their budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2028 reflect regional development priorities. Prior consultations with Regional Development Councils (RDCs) and local government units will be emphasized.

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