Economist Warns Marcos' LGSF Could Be Political Patronage Tool

Marcos’ P58.3-B LGSF a potential patronage tool – economist

MANILA, Philippines — The government should set clear rules for allocating its special funds to local governments to prevent them from becoming tools for political patronage ahead of the 2028 presidential elections, according to economist Cielo Magno. Magno, a former undersecretary of the Department of Finance, said the growing Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) should

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