Senate aims to pass 2027 budget bill by year-end despite impeachment trial, ASEAN Summit
The Philippine Senate aims to pass the 2027 national budget bill within the year, despite scheduling challenges posed by the Vice President's impeachment trial and the ASEAN Summit. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian confirmed the target.
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