By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday signed this year’s P6.793-trillion national budget but vetoed around P92 billion worth of unprogrammed appropriations amid heightened scrutiny over public spending as authorities probe a graft scandal.
During the signing of Republic Act No. 12314 or the 2026 General Appropriations Act in Malacañang, Mr. Marcos said the veto aims to ensure public funds are spent strictly in line with national priorities.
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