By Chloe Mari A. Hufana and Adrian H. Halili, Reporters
CORRUPTION risks in the Philippines’ 2026 national budget are shifting beyond infrastructure to health and education spending, a budget watchdog said, warning that weak safeguards during implementation could expose some of the government’s biggest social programs to political interference.
Social Watch Philippines said allocations approved by Congress for education facilities and health assistance warrant closer scrutiny as the P6.793-trillion General Appropriations Act moves from legislation to execution, particularly after a recent graft scandal involving public works projects.
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