STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL BUDGETING PROCESS: Finance Committee Chair Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero conducts a hearing on proposed Senate Bill No. 1864, which seeks to strengthen the national budgeting process by creating internal control systems and monitoring offices in all implementing agencies and offices. Introduced by Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, the measure also aims to strengthen the recovery audit process of the government. (PRIB Photo by Romeo Bugante/26 February 2014)