Philippine Daily Inquirer
Not all lump sums are inherently corrupt; opacity is the enemy
As deliberations for the 2027 national budget commence, we are once again confronted with the perennial debate: “Are lump sum appropriations in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) illegal?” Some label all lump sums as “pork,” while others…
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