National government agencies must explain why they reject, delay or modify regional development projects under new guidelines for preparing the proposed 2028 national budget, a move aimed at making spending decisions more transparent and responsive to local needs. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Sunday the rules would require agencies to report how they considered proposals from regional development councils (RDCs), local government units and other stakeholders before setting their budget priorities. The guidelines, under Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, series of 2026, signed by the DBM and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development on Oct. 8, […]...

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