The Senate version of the 2026 budget cuts P55B from personnel benefits to fund a P17.9B increase in discretionary LGU funds, sparking outcry from ACT Teachers Partylist. Calls grow to restore cuts and eliminate 'pork'. #Philippines #Budget2026
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian refutes claims of P17.9B pork barrel in the 2026 budget, stating LGU funds are vital investments. Read his full defense.
Bayan Central Visayas criticizes Cebu lawmakers for securing P55.77B in DPWH funds, arguing it neglects hospitals, housing, and education. Read the full investigation.
A decade after the Supreme Court banned PDAF, a P55.77 billion allocation for Cebu lawmakers via a secret 'BBM formula' raises fresh corruption and transparency concerns. Read the full investigation.
Eleven Cebu congressmen received P55.77 billion in discretionary public works funds from 2023-2025 under the DPWH's 'allocable' system, a PCIJ investigation reveals. Explore the breakdown and the controversy.
DOH confirms African Swine Fever poses no risk to humans. Pork remains safe to consume when properly cooked. Get the latest updates on Quezon City lechon store closures.
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