Non-essential govt spending cuts to stay, ‘crisis or no crisis’
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-17 02:13 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy
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BUDGET authorities plan to continue trimming non-essential government operating expenses even after the country’s current economic troubles ease to improve spending efficiency and generate savings.
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