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Budget insertions and political patronage

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‘Deeply troubled’ by a troubling budget
The President’s line-item veto remains the last institutional firewall. Whether he uses it or not, it will answer a question more consequential than any single…
30 October 20263 MIN READ
Unraveling quickens
The sectoral groups challenged the House version of the P7.2-trillion budget, which passed on third reading 281 to 13, but with P180 billion more added for the…
30 October 20263 MIN READ
Cardinal David calls for end to patronage politics amid 2027 budget insertions
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David calls for an end to political patronage, urging transparency and accountability in the 2027 national budget amid concerns over…
30 October 20262 MIN READ
35 business groups urge removal of budget insertions
Thirty-five Philippine business groups are urging Congress to remove budget insertions without technical justification from the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027…
30 October 20263 MIN READ
35 business groups urge removal of budget insertions
Thirty-five business groups have urged Congress to remove budget insertions without technical justification from the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for…
29 October 20263 MIN READ