Malacañang: Budget Insertions Acceptable If Used Properly
Malacañang stated that budget 'insertions' are not problematic as long as they are not pocketed by politicians. This comes after a watchdog group highlighted substantial public works allocations for a district represented by President Marcos Jr.'s son.
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