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Senate to continue sessions earlier than scheduled on Nov. 9
The Senate is considering an early resumption of session on November 9, instead of November 16, to prioritize the approval of the P4.5-trillion national budget and the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) bill.
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri stated that this early resumption is contingent on the House of Representatives passing the budget bill by Friday.
Zubiri also expressed the likelihood that the CREATE bill, a significant piece of legislation, may not be finished on the last session day, necessitating an earlier return to work.
The proposed early session aims to expedite the legislative process for these key economic measures, with the CREATE bill hopefully being finalized by mid-November.
The Senate will communicate its decision to resume session early to the House, though the House is not required to adjust its own session schedule.
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