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Escudero, Romualdez confident on early passage of 2025 budget bill
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero and Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez are optimistic about the timely passage of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA).
Romualdez stated that the House of Representatives would pass House Bill No. 10800 on third and final reading that evening, after which it would be promptly transmitted to the Senate.
He highlighted the urgency of the budget bill and expressed confidence in its swift approval due to its certification as urgent by Malacañang.
Escudero confirmed that the Senate is awaiting the approved version of the GAA from the House to commence plenary deliberations on the 2025 budget.
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