(UPDATES) SENATE President Francis Escudero on Tuesday said that the Senate aims to pass the 2025 national budget before the end of the year, including the bicameral conference committee report for the President's signature.
Escudero said that since the 2025 budget coincides with an election year, they will ensure it won't be used for candidates' campaigns. Senators will thoroughly review the allocation of confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs), he added, noting that budget debates will begin on August 13.
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