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Pork barrel corruption 2025

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Pork barrel corruption 2025.

Half of Filipinos 'feel powerless' to fight corruption
25 September 20262 MIN READ
President‘s pork cooks
In 2025, LGSF spending totaled P23 billion, jumped to P57.88 billion this year, while the proposed 2027 budget carries another P58 billion.
24 September 20263 MIN READ
Watchdogs tag P970-B 2027 pork: House accused of backsliding into opacity
Beijing’s recent maritime activity raised concerns that it is extending its influence beyond the usual flashpoints in the WPS.
19 September 20264 MIN READ
Budget watchdog flags P970B in 'pork' from 2027 national budget
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…
18 September 20263 MIN READ
Drowning accountability
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.
6 September 20263 MIN READ
Political uncertainty dampens business confidence
The country’s political noise is weighing on investor and business confidence, adding to concerns over slowing economic growth and weakening consumer spending,…
2 September 20262 MIN READ