ADVERTISEMENTDespite the pandemic triggering adjustments in the way the Senate conducts its hearings, Angara said this would not hinder the chamber from conducting budget discussions thoroughly. “Recent Senate hearings have shown that distance has only made the questioning from senators more detailed. It will dictate the thrust and content of the 2021 budget. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday transmitted to the Senate the executive department’s proposed P4.506-trillion national budget for 2021. Angara has previously said that he sees a shift in budget priorities for 2021 given the impact inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 28, 2020 02:37 UTC