Budget watchdog wary of closed-door negotiations

Budget watchdog wary of closed-door negotiations

MANILA, Philippines — A budget watchdog on Tuesday expressed concern that changes to the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 are already being negotiated behind closed doors, as it warned that any subsequent public hearings may be viewed as merely for show. The House of Representatives is hoping to approve its version of the 2027 […]... Keep on reading: Budget watchdog wary of closed-door negotiations