Asia·Aug 2, 2026
Philippines Submits $126 Billion Spending Plan Under Tightened Review Process
Manila's 2027 budget faces heightened scrutiny as officials defend priorities ahead of congressional deadline
By Mariel D. Santos · 4 min ·
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Manila's 2027 budget faces heightened scrutiny as officials defend priorities ahead of congressional deadline

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