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Reenacted budget for 2021 to compromise pandemic efforts: solon
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go cautioned against the Philippines having a reenacted budget for 2021, emphasizing the necessity of a responsive budget to address the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and its impacts.
Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, warned that a reenacted budget would compromise the country's pandemic response and recovery efforts.
Salceda highlighted that a reenacted budget would threaten the government's ability to procure vaccines, therapeutics, and personal protective equipment for healthcare workers.
He also noted that a reenacted budget cannot be realigned, especially with the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act set to expire by the end of the year.
Despite these concerns, Salceda believes a reenacted budget is a remote possibility as key figures in the House of Representatives, the President, and party leaders are aware of the grave economic consequences of such a delay.
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