The midterm elections in May will be held even if the government continues on a reenacted budget, outgoing Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno assured the public on Wednesday.

Diokno gave the assurance amid concerns that teachers who will render poll duties will not receive their honoraria if the 2019 budget is not signed.

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