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Pia Cayetano echoes brother: No reenacted budget for 2021
Senator Pia Cayetano discouraged discussions about a reenacted budget for 2021 during a Senate hearing, stating it would only fuel political maneuvering.
Cayetano cited Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano's commitment to the President that a reenacted budget would not occur.
She made this appeal after Senator Christopher "Bong" Go inquired about the potential impact of a reenacted budget on the COVID-19 response.
Go expressed willingness to attend a special session during the congressional break to ensure the timely passage of the 2021 budget.
Cayetano reassured that the legislative process is on track for the timely approval of the budget.
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