The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Friday shot down claims that the proposed 2015 General Appropriations Act (GAA) is an “election budget” meant to enhance the chances of administration candidates in 2016.

Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad said the proposed P 2.606 trillion national budget is a “rationalized budget” that addresses government priorities.

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