English: To prevent a repeat of the mangling of the national budget especially behind closed doors, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson has filed a bill institutionalizing the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the preparation of the national budget.
Filipino: Para hindi maulit ang pagwasak sa pambansang gastusin, naghain si Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson ng panukalang batas para sa pakikilahok ng mga civil society organizations (CSOs) sa paghubog ng badyet.