Win Gatchalian: Senate aims to pass budget bill within 2026 amid impeachment trial

GMA Network - Oct 7, 2026

The Senate is committed to pass the 2027 national budget bill before the end of the year despite the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and other scheduling concerns, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Wednesday.

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