Ejercito files ‘Bantay Budget’ bill to give CSOs say in budget prep

MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the preparation of the national budget was filed at the Senate on Monday. Senate finance committee chairperson, Sen. JV Ejercito, filed Senate Bill No. 2576, or the “Bantay Budget Act,” as the panel sought a consultation with several CSOs for the