Bicam talks on 2027 budget to be opened to CSOs -- JV Ejercito

GMA Network - Nov 2, 2026

Senate finance committee chairperson JV Ejercito has committed to inviting civil society organizations (CSOs) to observe the bicameral conference committee deliberations on the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for fiscal year 2027.

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