Senate to cut own 2027 budget by P2 billion -- Lacson

GMA Network - Oct 23, 2026

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Friday the Senate intends to reduce about P2 billion from its own proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 "to set an example" for the House of Representatives.

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