WHILE we were bombarded with news about Senator Leila de Lima’s illicit relationship with her former driver-bodyguard, as alleged by no less than President Rodrigo Duterte, the bill that will largely define the present administration was submitted to the House of Representatives.

The annual appropriations bill is the single biggest and most significant piece of legislation that Congress churns out. It empowers lawmakers and the President through the prioritization of expenses. The House is scheduled to start public hearings on the budget proposals of government agencies today, Aug. 22.

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