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2026 national budget hurdles Senate with 17-0 vote
The Senate unanimously approved the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 on its third and final reading.
All 17 senators present voted in favor of the General Appropriations Bill, with no objections or abstentions.
A bicameral conference committee is scheduled to convene on December 12 to reconcile differences between the Senate and House of Representatives' versions of the budget.
The bicameral panel's meeting is scheduled from December 12 to 14, and will include prominent senators such as Sherwin Gatchalian, Pia Cayetano, and Imee Marcos.
The 2026 budget aims to strengthen key government programs and enhance transparency and accountability safeguards.
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