As the Philippine Congress prepares to review the proposed 7.2 trillion peso national budget for 2027, Senator Francis Pangilinan has emphasized the necessity of fiscal accountability. He argued that government spending must prioritize tangible improvements in the lives of citizens rather than being lost to corrupt practices. According to Pangilinan, the budget should translate into lower costs for essential goods, increased job availability, and improved financial returns for laborers, agricultural workers, and small business owners. He stressed that the financial plan should not merely be a document of expenditures but a reflection of real-world needs. Ultimately, the senator asserted that the success of the budget will be determined by its ability to alleviate the financial pressures faced by Filipino families on a daily basis.
Source : The Manila Times
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