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Budget watchdog lauds Speaker Dy's transparency push
A leading member of the People's Budget Coalition has praised Speaker Faustino Dy III's commitment to greater transparency and accountability in the national budget process. The endorsement signals potential closer collaboration between Congress and civil society on fiscal matters.
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MANILA — A prominent figure in the People's Budget Coalition has welcomed Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III's pledge to enhance transparency and accountability mechanisms within the national budget process.
Kenneth Isaiah Ibasco Abante, representing the budget watchdog group, expressed appreciation for Dy's willingness to engage with civil society organizations in pursuit of these governance goals. The speaker's commitment reflects broader efforts to strengthen public oversight of government spending.
The People's Budget Coalition, comprising various civil society groups and advocacy organizations, has long pushed for greater openness in budget deliberations and implementation. Dy's stated commitment to work alongside these stakeholders suggests a potential shift toward more collaborative approaches to fiscal governance in the House of Representatives.
The endorsement comes as Congress prepares for upcoming budget hearings and appropriations deliberations. Closer coordination between legislative leadership and civil society could help strengthen public confidence in how government resources are allocated and utilized.