MANILA, Philippines — For the first time in the Philippines’ budget history, the General Appropriations Bill (GAB) for next year has been uploaded and transmitted in a digital format from the House of Representatives to the Senate. GAB is a proposed bill that authorizes the government to spend money for its operations, programs and projects. It outlines the national budget, specifying how public funds will be allocated across government agencies. Panel on finance chairperson Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said he intends to send each senator a digital copy of the GAB on Thursday. “I’m pleased to inform everyone that the GAB, […]... Keep on reading: Gatchalian: General Appropriations Bill now on House website, sent to Senate