Senate to set stricter rules on flood works, secret funds

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will tighten its scrutiny of confidential funds and flood control spending as it reviews the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Sunday, amid calls for greater transparency in Congress’ handling of public money. Gatchalian said confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) should be limited to