MANILA, Philippines — A major change in the country’s budget timeline will be made as both the Senate and the House of Representatives have agreed to ratify and transmit to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for signing the proposed 2026 national budget, all on December 29.  In an ambush interview early Thursday morning following the conclusion of the bicameral conference committee meeting on the national funding for next year, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian told reporters that he, in fact, consulted the matter with his counterpart, House Appropriations Chairperson Rep. Mika Suansing.  “It was originally supposed to be ratified by the House and […]... Keep on reading: All in one day: Ratification, transmittal of 2026 budget eyed on Dec. 29