MANILA (ANN): The House of Representatives ratified on Wednesday afternoon (Dec 11) the proposed 4.1 trillion-peso national budget for 2020, even as it is still hounded by allegations of pork barrel and insertions.
The chamber dominated by pro-administration lawmakers swiftly gave its nod to next year’s General Appropriations Bill (GAB) few hours after it was adopted by the bicameral conference committee which was tasked to reconcile versions of the Senate and the House. The voting on House Bill No. 4228 was via viva voce or a vote of ayes and nays.