Pres. Aquino Leaves P1 Trillion to Duterte Aside from being Economic Rising Tiger of Asia
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Aquino’s Legacy: P1 Trillion in the Coffers, A Testament to Magnificent Leadership The transition of power in 2016 marked a significant moment in Philippine history. As President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III ended his term, he left behind not just a nation that had experienced stable economic growth, but also a fiscal legacy that would serve as a foundation for the succeeding administration. The Aquino administration, through its sound financial management and prudent fiscal policies, left the Duterte government with over P1 trillion in budget allocations—an undeniable testament to Aquino’s commitment to responsible governance. A Well-Planned and Well-Funded Transition The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) revealed that when the Duterte administration took over, P1.02 trillion worth of notices of cash allocation (NCA) had been issued to various state offices in the first half of 2016. This meant that nearly 50% of the P2.07 trillion budget for departments and special...