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pork-free budget

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  1. Old pork, new labels

    Old pork, new labels

    These findings show that political patronage and greed still shape budget allocations despite the public outrage and government investigations.

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  2. Pork lovers are off-limits

    Pork lovers are off-limits

    Under the UA, the funding for FAPs is uncertain, while the inserted projects get definite allocations.

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  4. No papers, no pork

    No papers, no pork

    ‘Every delayed project has an economic cost, while every anomalous, poorly vetted project costs us even more through wasted taxpayer money.’

    2 MIN READ

  6. LAWMAKERS huddle during high-stakes talks on the 2026 national budget as Representatives (clockwise, from left) Javier Benitez, Albert Garcia, Mikaela Suansing, Jose Alvarez and Brian Yamsuan confer at the Bicameral Conference Committee, where final decisions on spending priorities and contested budget items are being ironed out.

    Senate draws line: ‘Pork ends here’

    Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson vows to keep the 2026 national budget free from pork barrel, emphasizing transparency, anti-corruption measures, and accountability…

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