The opening of the Second Regular Session of the 19th Congress at the House of Representatives, Quezon city, Monday, July 24, 2023. (INQUIRER file photo / NINO JESUS ORBETA) MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives has approved House Bill Number 8980, which contains the proposed 2024 national budget worth P5.7 trillion, on second reading during Wednesday's session. General Appropriations Bill (GAB), which details the amendments made during committee meetings and after the plenary debates, was approved via viva voce or voice voting.

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