2027 budget: P197.3-B rail infra budget eyed

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday said the administration is pushing a P197.3-billion budget for rail infrastructure under the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP). The move is intended to accelerate the progress of the North-South Commuter Railway System, which is expected to ease commuters’ travel and stimulate the country’s economy. READ: 2027 budget vulnerable to