House targets to transmit 2022 budget to Senate Oct. 27
The House of Representatives aims to transmit its approved version of the 2022 General Appropriations Bill to the Senate by October 27.
The bill includes institutional amendments designed to boost the government's COVID-19 response, upgrade Philippine Air Force assets, and fund state universities in the Bangsamoro region.
On Thursday, the House realigned P65.5 billion within the budget for vaccine booster shots, displaced workers' assistance, and military aircraft procurement.
The House allocated an additional PHP20 billion specifically for COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots, as well as PHP4.5 billion for health care worker allowances.
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