Duterte to sign PHP4.5-T nat'l budget Dec. 28

President Rodrigo Duterte will sign the PHP4.5-trillion national budget for 2021 on December 28 in Davao City.

The ceremonial signing will be attended by five representatives each from the Senate and House of Representatives.

The budget includes a P72.5 billion allocation for the implementation of a COVID-19 vaccine program, with P23 billion realigned for typhoon rehabilitation efforts.