[In This Economy] The 2027 budget: Hocus-pocus prevails once more
This year, as the outrage over the flood control scandal fades, and as politicians train their sights on 2028, expect budget hocus-pocus to prevail
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NUP decries alleged withholding of infra, social aid funds, seeks quick release
‘The practice of punishing districts and communities for any opinions or votes contrary to majority positions that are expressed by their representatives should be ended,’ NUP says
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World Bank pushes 5% cap after unprogrammed funds ballooned in past budgets
World Bank division director Zafer Mustafaoglu says the Philippines should keep unprogrammed funds ‘at the minimum viable level’ and clearly identify their purpose to preserve budget credibility
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‘Hindi ako pangulo ng aking pamilya’: Marcos says cousin Romualdez set to be charged
(1st UPDATE) The Office of the Ombudsman previously named former House speaker Martin Romualdez as the ‘central figure’ in the multibillion flood control corruption scandal
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[Vantage Point] The fire Marcos started, and the signature at the bottom
Suitcase testimony can explain the mechanics, but bank records, property purchases, foreign-exchange transactions, corporate ownership, and communications must supply corroboration
