Senate to Extend Courtesy to VP Duterte's Office in Budget Hearing
The Philippine Senate finance committee will grant unusual parliamentary courtesy to Vice President Sara Duterte's office during its deliberation on the proposed 2027 budget, as the chamber simultaneously handles an impeachment case against her.
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