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Senate to extend courtesy to OVP in budget hearing
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate finance committee will extend the traditional parliamentary courtesy to Vice President Sara Duterte when it deliberates on the 2027 budget being sought by her office, its chair, Sen. JV Ejercito, said on Sunday. The chamber is currently hearing the impeachment case against Duterte while

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Ejercito: Senate ready to extend courtesy to OVP at budget hearingThe Manila Times•13h ago
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