Palace open to special Congress session for 2021 budget

The Palace is open to calling for a special session of Congress to ensure the timely passage of the proposed P4.5-trillion national budget for 2021.

Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano suspended House sessions until November 16, raising concerns about a reenacted budget if the bill isn't passed by then.

Senator Lacson urged the House to approve the budget on third reading before All Saints' Day to avoid a reenacted budget.

Senate President Sotto criticized the House's decision to suspend session until November 16 as delaying the budget process by a month, potentially leading to a reenacted budget.