MANILA, Philippines — The members of the House of Representatives contingent in the bicameral conference committee for the 2021 budget bill will ensure that there will be enough funds for the government’s response against the COVID-19 pandemic, Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said Thursday.
Velasco made the assurance after the Senate approved on third and final reading the proposed P4.5-trillion national budget for next year.
He said the House has already formed a contingent composed of 21 lawmakers from various political parties to represent the lower chamber in the bicam.
“These representatives will make sure there will be enough funds for the government’s COVID-19 response, …
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