No 'leadership fund' in 2027 budget, Senate Finance chief vows
The head of the Philippine Senate Finance Committee vowed to disallow 'leadership funds' or last-minute budget insertions for lawmakers in the 2027 national budget, following past controversies regarding such allocations.
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