MANILA, Philippines — Allowing civil society organizations (CSOs) to take part in the budget process of Congress will allow more “transparency” and “accountability,” according to San Jose Del Monte City Rep. Florida Robes.
“One of the critical aspects of the budget process that we are doing in Congress is to ensure its transparency and accountability,” Robes said.
“Providing for a mechanism to ensure that people’s organizations participate in the process and give them a voice on how public funds will be spent is a giant step towards ensuring that the budget we pass in Congress is not only transparent, accountable but also inclusive and responsive to the ne…
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