Solon says House only amended P115B in 2027 budget bill

Inquirer.net - Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives rechanneled P115.82 billion from the executive’s spending plan, Bataan Rep. Albert “Abet” Garcia said on Monday, revising the previous P116.32 billion figure that a special panel of lawmakers reportedly finalized last month. Garcia, the senior vice chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, revealed that the realignments were about

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