MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday expressed disappointment over the failure of Congress to pass the proposed P3.7-trillion national budget for 2019 on time. We are, of course, disappointed that it did not pass as expected,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a Palace briefing. ADVERTISEMENTPanelo made the remark as the Senate adjourned the session on Thursday without passing the 2019 budget. READ: Senate goes on Christmas break without passing 2019 budgetThe House of Representatives transmitted the 2019 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) behind the schedule. Due to Congress’s failure to approve the budget for 2019, the government will operate based on the 2018 budget.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 14, 2018 09:33 UTC