Beyond Sara: Confidential funds run deep in local governments
Confidential funds are not unique to Sara Duterte. They are part of a decades-old practice that has spread across the country, often with little public scrutiny.
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How much Northern Mindanao cities, provinces set aside for confidential funds
Cagayan de Oro leads Northern Mindanao in confidential and intelligence fund allocations in 2023 and 2024, while Bukidnon has the lowest. With Iligan, Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental, the four account for nearly 80% of the region’s allocations.
