No sign of reenacted budget yet, says DBM

Inquirer.net - Oct 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has yet to see any sign of a reenacted budget for 2027, amid concerns that the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could delay legislative deliberations. “We’re working closely with Congress to ensure that the process keeps moving forward. We haven’t seen any signs

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Cale88’s workforce, financial records draw scrutiny in impeachment trial

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China’s Pacific ties not part of ‘geopolitical rivalry’, Wang Yi tells island leaders

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