Senate to pass 2025 budget before year ends

by Javier Joe Ismael - Reina C. Tolentino

Jul 31, 2024 12:19 am

(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.

Senate President Francis Escudero. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

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