Manila Bulletin
Special session may be called to ensure budget enactment before year-end --- Roque
Malacañang is open to calling a special session of Congress in December if necessary to ensure the timely passage of the proposed P4.506 trillion 2021 national budget.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed that a special session could be called as early as December 14.
This potential session is to prevent the reenactment of the 2020 budget, which is a concern for Duterte's economic managers as it could negatively impact the economy and pandemic response funds.
The House of Representatives' suspension of sessions until November 16, amidst a leadership dispute, has reduced the time available for the Senate to scrutinize the budget.
Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Senator Panfilo Lacson have expressed concerns that the House's actions make a reenacted budget likely.
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President Rodrigo Duterte certified the proposed P4.506-trillion national budget for 2021 as urgent, calling for a special session of Congress from October 13 to 16 to ensure continuous government operations, strengthen the COVID-19 response, and support economic recovery.
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Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon proposed a special session from November 9 to 13 for the approval of the P4.5-trillion national budget for 2021.
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Senator Panfilo Lacson urged the House of Representatives to approve the 2021 national budget on third reading before November 1 to avert a reenacted budget.
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The House of Representatives suspended budget deliberations for 2021 after rejecting Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano's resignation offer.
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Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles urged the House of Representatives to convene and resume plenary deliberations on the proposed 2021 national budget, emphasizing that Filipinos cannot afford any delays due to its crucial provisions for COVID-19 response and relief.
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