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Lacson: Use ‘savings’ from Senate budget cuts for El Niño preparations
Philippine Daily InquirerLead•Just now
Lacson: Use ‘savings’ from Senate budget cuts for El Niño preparations
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson has proposed using the savings from cuts to the Senate’s proposed 2027 budget to fund preparations for Super El Niño and other government priorities. Lacson, who chairs the Senate accounts panel, earlier said the Senate was considering cutting about P2 billion from its proposed

Coverage timeline (3 newsrooms, earliest first):
- •The Manila TimesKeep cameras rolling during bicam budget hearings — Lacson
- •Philippine Daily InquirerLacson: Keep cameras rolling during budget talks suspension
- •Philippine Daily InquirerLeadLacson: Use ‘savings’ from Senate budget cuts for El Niño preparations
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