House, Senate members say 2026 budget has enough safeguards

MANILA, Philippines — Several lawmakers — including a member of the bicameral conference committee on the disagreeing provisions in the proposed 2026 national budget — have assured the public that the General Appropriations Bill (GAB) has enough safeguards to protect it from corruption. In separate statements on Tuesday, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong and