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Ombudsman vows to pin down those who ‘gamed’ budget after SC decision
Philippine Daily InquirerLead•Just now
Ombudsman vows to pin down those who ‘gamed’ budget after SC decision
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla on Monday said he will order the anti-graft body to form a study group in a bid to pin down those who “gamed” the budget in the past few years. Remulla made this remark as the Supreme Court declared “unconstitutional” certain provisions of the 2024 and 2025

Coverage timeline (4 newsrooms, earliest first):
- •Davao TodaySupreme Court strikes down 2024, 2025 budget laws over congressional overreach
- •The Manila TimesGatchalian vows to remove lump-sum funds in 2027 budget
- •GMA News OnlineOmbudsman to create budget watch team, study SC ruling on 2024, 2025 budgets
- •Philippine Daily InquirerLeadOmbudsman vows to pin down those who ‘gamed’ budget after SC decision
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