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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson wants to review “questionable” lump sum appropriation for infrastructure projects found in the proposed 2027 national budget. “Meron kaming nasilip kaming pwede i-question o i-clarify na lump sum appropriations na sa tingin namin hindi dapat lump sum. Pag sinabing lump sum, may