DBM rules for 2028 budget require reasons for shelving local projects

Inquirer.net - Oct 12, 2026

National government agencies must explain why they reject, delay or modify regional development projects under new guidelines for preparing the proposed 2028 national budget, a move aimed at making spending decisions more transparent and responsive to local needs. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Sunday the rules would require agencies to report

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