Palace Backs Business Groups on Clean 2027 Budget
The Philippine government has echoed calls from business and civil society groups to prevent the misuse of funds in the proposed 2027 national budget. Officials stated their commitment to excluding budget insertions lacking technical justifications, signaling a drive for transparency.
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