Bayan slams ‘corruption-free’ claim on 2026 national budget

MANILA, Philippines — “The claim of a corruption-free budget is the most explosive lie that will greet the new year.” These were the words used by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Secretary General Mong Palatino as he reacted to the signing of the bicameral conference committee report on the 2026 budget on Sunday. According to Palatino, House