Public urged to name, shame ‘epal’ politicians online

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday called on Filipinos to name and shame on social media politicians who will be violating the “anti-epal (credit-grabbers)” provision in the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026. The 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) specifically prohibits public officials, candidates, politicians, political parties or their representatives from taking part