DBM: National budget not equivalent to 'vault full of cash'

GMA Network - Oct 10, 2026

The Department of Budget and Management on Saturday shed light on the concept of national budgeting, saying that the National Expenditure Program is not akin to available cash in a vault.

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The Department of Justice on Saturday said it conducted a preliminary investigation on Friday, October 9, on the obstruction of justice complaint filed against Senator Robin Padilla.

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