Duterte signs 2022 national budget into law

In this screengrab, President Rodrigo Duterte attends a signing ceremony for bills that would be enacted. Among those bills was the General Appropriations Act of 2022.

Screengrab from Presidential Communications Operations Office

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday signed into law the proposed national budget for 2022, which gives the government P5.024 trillion for its projects and programs.

Speaking at the signing ceremony at the Palace, Duterte called the passage of the budget bill "reflects the healthy collaboration among all branches of government, which is crucial to the attainment of our national development goals especially during these trying times.

The Bicameral Conference Committe report on the proposed national budget set aside P785.73 billion for the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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