MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a proposed measure that would extend the availability of the 2020 national budget until December next year.
Through voice voting, the lower chamber approved House Bill No. 6656, which amends Republic Act No. 11465 or the General Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2020.
Under the measure, appropriations from the 2020 national budget shall be available for release and disbursement until December 31, 2021. The 2020 budget was supposed to expire by the end of this year.
On Wednesday morning, Senate finance committee chair Sonny Angara and House appropriations chair Eric Yap both expressed int…
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