Malacañang on Friday said that the abolition of the special allotment release order (SARO) could reduce corruption and expedite the implementation of government projects.

Palace deputy spokesman Abigail Valte in a press briefing said that the current system would allow agencies to undertake procurement activities immediately after approval of the national budget and not wait for several weeks before starting the process.

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