The Senate will pursue a more systematic and evidence-based approach to the budgeting process to curb the yearly average of P385 billion in unused appropriations, which Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said stems from a culture of patronage in fund allocations.
Saturday 13 December 2025
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Tighter budget rules eyed to deter corruption, patronage
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