Members of the Philippine Senate have voiced their backing for raising the judiciary's 2027 budget allocation to P86.271 billion. Lawmakers argue that bolstering financial support for the court system is essential to improving judicial efficiency and rebuilding public confidence in state institutions. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian specifically challenged the Department of Budget and Management's suggestion to reduce funding for the Sandiganbayan, the country's anti-graft court. The legislative push aims to ensure that the judiciary receives adequate resources to function effectively, contrasting with the fiscal constraints proposed by executive budget planners.
Source : Philippine Daily Inquirer
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