WIRE — MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was not aware of the "leadership fund" amounting to P24 billion that was allocated to senators for their pet infrastructure projects under the 2025 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Thursday. Castro also maintained the proposed budget
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