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Media covering the proceedings did not notice the deception, as many news reports still cited the P116-billion figure. The ruse proved that livestreaming does…
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Soft pork has fattened the proposed budget ahead of the 2028 elections, with select House members making the changes behind closed doors.
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Budget watchdogs allege that amendments to the proposed ₱7.2-trillion Philippine national budget for 2027 have significantly reduced fiscal space, with ₱541.4…
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Tinio: Billions funneled into lump-sum aid programs
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Rep. Antonio Tinio criticizes the P77.86 billion 'pork-type amendments' in the 2027 budget, highlighting the neglect of teachers' wage increases and the…
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DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon says all department projects will be posted on its transparency portal as part of efforts to strengthen public scrutiny and…
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In 2025, LGSF spending totaled P23 billion, jumped to P57.88 billion this year, while the proposed 2027 budget carries another P58 billion.
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With the strong inclination to craft a pork barrel-packed proposal, the House’s own budget should have faced the most scrutiny.
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Beijing’s recent maritime activity raised concerns that it is extending its influence beyond the usual flashpoints in the WPS.
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The People’s Budget Coalition flagged about P970 billion in the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget, raising concerns over allocations it says could be…
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A past congressional fight over alleged budget insertions and flood control projects foreshadowed today’s massive controversy over public works funds and…
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It is a mystery where the money for a specific classroom goes; only that some large sum exists somewhere in the spending plan for classrooms.
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Lawmakers warn congressional budget insertions could delay infrastructure projects, while teachers say the proposed 2027 education budget falls short of…
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A reenacted budget widens the opportunity for patronage money, and it does so with less legislative oversight attached.
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The Supreme Court killed the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), the old pork barrel, in 2013.
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TA former Department of Budget and Management (DBM) senior official said these programs become a debt of gratitude owed to a politician instead of the right of…
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