BUDGET BILL TURNOVER. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez turns over to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri the final copy of the approved 2024 General Appropriations Bill during a ceremony at the House of Representatives on Saturday afternoon. Also in the photo are Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales, Jr. and Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda . Ver NovenoThe House of Representatives on Saturday turned over to the Senate the approved P5.
“I am proud of the finished product that we are now handing over formally to the Senate. The House of the People remained steadfast in its commitment to timely, transparent budgeting, free from the shadows of pork barrel. We meticulously scrutinize every peso, ensuring that it serves the welfare and aspirations of the nation and our people,” Romualdez said.
“The rising costs have undeniably affected our fellow Filipinos. It is our duty to respond promptly and effectively. With the amendments we’ve incorporated, we aim to alleviate the burden on every household and ensure that basic needs remain accessible and affordable,” he added. “We have taken stringent measures to ensure that every peso is allocated judiciously and in accordance with the law. Our reforms stand as a testament to our unwavering dedication to serve the Filipino people with integrity,” the House leader added.
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