Senate President Francis Escudero announced on Wednesday that the Senate will prioritize the Rightsizing National Government Act to ensure its passage before the 19th Congress adjourns in June. This initiative aims to streamline government operations and improve efficiency across various agencies.
The meeting lasted five hours and focused on harmonizing the different versions of the bill currently under consideration. The Senate chief emphasized that the goal is to expedite discussions ahead of next week’s interpellation period, where senators will debate the measure in detail.
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