Senate Finance Committee Chairperson Senator JV Ejercito emphasized the importance of involving civil society organizations (CSOs) in Senate consultations on the priorities of the proposed 2027 General Appropriations Act (GAA) to ensure that public funds are allocated according to the needs of Filipinos.

During the Senate Committee on Finance hearing on Monday, October 26, Ejercito highlighted the role of public participation in promoting transparency and accountability in the national budgeting process.

He also announced the filing of the proposed Bantay Budget Act and Grassroots Participatory Budgeting (GPB) Act to expand public involvement in budget planning and decision-making, allowing citizens and civil society groups to have a greater voice in determining government spending priorities.

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