The Philippines' lower house of Congress has cut Vice President Sara Duterte's budget by nearly two-thirds in the proposed 2025 national budget, signaling a growing political rift between Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
This budget reduction comes as the country prepares for midterm elections next year, with tensions between the two leaders becoming more apparent. Despite the cuts, Congress has vowed to pass the overall PHP6.352-trillion national budget on time.
The move has raised questions about the future of Duterte's political influence and her relationship with the Marcos administration.
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Philippines' lower house slashes vice president's funding in proposed 2025 budget
The Philippines' lower house of congress has slashed funding for Vice President Sara Duterte by nearly two-thirds in the proposed 2025 budget, as a deep split between Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr looms over midterm elections next year.
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Political Rift Deepens in Philippines: House Slashes VP Duterte's Budget
The Philippines' lower house of Congress has significantly slashed funding for Vice President Sara Duterte by nearly two-thirds in the proposed 2025 budget. This comes as indications of a deep split emerge between Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr...
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Congress vows timely passage of proposed 2025 budget
Congress will pass the proposed PHP6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 on time, the Senate and House leaders vowed Wednesday. This was after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. certified as urgent House Bill (HB) 10800 or the 2025 General Appropriation Bill (GAB) to ensure
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