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Abad Urges Anti-Graft Reforms, Cites Lack of Detail in SONA
Former Budget Secretary Florencio "Butch" Abad criticized President Marcos Jr.'s SONA for lacking concrete anti-graft reform proposals. He warned that the administration has limited time to enact major governance reforms as political focus shifts to the 2028 elections.
FORMER Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” B. Abad said President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) fell short of addressing the government’s flood control controversy despite opening with a pledge to hold those responsible accountable. Speaking at an Ateneo School of Government post-SONA forum, Mr. Abad said the President should have outlined budget discipline and accountability reforms to prevent similar scandals. He also warned that the administration has limited time to push major governance reforms as political attention shifts toward the 2028 elections. — Kaela Patricia B. Gabriel
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