Senate finance panel to ensure complete docs in infra projects

Inquirer.net - Nov 14, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Saturday said that the Senate Finance Committee asked for more time to ensure agencies complete its documentation before the 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) is sponsored on the Senate floor. According to Gatchalian, Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, chair of the Senate finance panel, requested for an

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