Senate to Cut P8.83B in Unsupported Infrastructure Projects from 2027 Budget
The Philippine Senate will remove P8.836 billion worth of infrastructure projects from the proposed 2027 national budget due to insufficient documentation from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Senator Sherwin Gatchalian stressed the commitment to prevent misuse of public funds and prioritize economic recovery.
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