House OKs extending validity of 2020 budget
The House of Representatives approved a bill on Monday extending the validity of the 2020 national budget until December 31, 2021.
With 221 affirmative votes, six negative votes, and no abstentions, lawmakers passed House Bill No. 6656 to continue funding infrastructure projects and aid sectors affected by the pandemic.
The bill aims to address delays in project implementation due to pandemic restrictions and has been certified as urgent by President Duterte.
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