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Ejercito Intensifies Scrutiny of New Infra Projects in 2027 Budget
Senator JV Ejercito, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, is mandating a strict line-by-line review of 6,271 new infrastructure projects in the proposed 2027 national budget, warning that those lacking complete documentation and proof of readiness will face funding cuts.
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