House approves P7.2-trillion 2027 budget bill on final reading

Inquirer.net - Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Monday passed on final reading the P7.2-trillion budget bill for 2027, 62 days after receiving the executive’s spending plan from the Department of Budget and Management. The House approved House Bill No. 10858 after 281 lawmakers voted in favor and 13 against. One abstained. However, the manner

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