Tag: patronage
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Philippine Senate: 2026 National Budget Shields Against Allocables, Ghost Projects and Patronage
New safeguards mark a turning point for the 2026 national budget The Philippine Senate and the bicameral conference committee have approved a National Budget for 2026 totaling 6.793 trillion pesos. In a move described by lawmakers as resolute and overdue, the agreement includes strong, enforceable safeguards designed to deliver transparency, traceability, and citizen oversight. Senators…
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Senators Promise Tight Safeguards in 2026 National Budget to End Allocables, Ghost Projects
High Hopes for a Transparent 2026 National Budget In a bid to restore public trust and strengthen governance, senators announced on Sunday that the bicameral conference committee has finalized the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 with robust safeguards. The emphasis is on transparency, traceability, and active citizen oversight, in response to long-standing concerns about opaque…
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Dan Skelton Rallying Cry as Budget Threat Looms Over British Racing
British racing braces for budget impact The mood around British racing is tense as the autumn budget nears, with industry figures warning that tax rises could ripple through stables, owners, and horses alike. At the center of the discussion is Dan Skelton, the leading jumps trainer and current holder of the British jumps trainers’ championship…