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November 29, 2023
THE PHILIPPINE SENATE on Tuesday approved on final reading its version of the bill on the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget, as senators focused on boosting the budgets of defense agencies to ensure national security.
In a 21-0-1 vote, senators approved the appropriation measure, which was certified as urgent, on second and third reading on the same day.