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Philippine House advances record 7.2-trillion peso budget on second reading
Lawmakers have passed a comprehensive 7.2-trillion peso spending bill on second reading, advancing the government's record national budget toward final approval. The measure will fund state operations, salaries, and infrastructure projects throughout the coming year.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The House of Representatives cleared a major legislative hurdle Wednesday by approving on second reading House Bill No. 10858, a 7,408-page appropriations measure valued at 7.2 trillion pesos. Lawmakers voted via voice vote to advance the sweeping spending bill, which represents the government's largest budget allocation to date.
The comprehensive measure details funding allocations across government agencies and departments for the next fiscal year, covering salaries for state employees, operational expenses, and capital outlays for infrastructure development projects. The passage on second reading marks significant progress for the administration's spending priorities.
With second reading approval secured, the bill now moves toward third and final reading in the House before proceeding to the Senate. The budget approval process typically involves detailed line-item deliberations as lawmakers examine specific expenditure proposals across various government sectors.