NUP airs party ‘discontent’ as House tackles 2027 budget

MANILA, Philippines — There is growing “discontent” among House members over the draft 2027 national budget, a party leader aligned with the majority bloc said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters, Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said that within his National Unity Party (NUP), lawmakers have expressed frustration and demanded changes to the P7.2-trillion spending bill, which