Manila, Aug. 14 -- Acting Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Kim de Leon on Friday backed livestreaming the bicameral conference committee deliberations on the proposed PHP7.2-trillion national budget for 2027.

De Leon said opening the bicameral proceedings to public scrutiny would promote a "more transparent, accountable, and participatory budget process."

"As the proposed budget moves through Congress, there has also been considerable discussion about opening the bicameral conference committee deliberations to greater public scrutiny. The DBM welcomes and supports efforts towards greater transparency in the bicameral process," he said during an economic forum at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Assembly Hall in Manila...