MalacaÑang on Thursday expressed confidence that a joint resolution granting President Benigno Aquino 3rd emergency powers will be passed by Congress this year.

“I understand that the timeline was given, and my understanding as well is that the timeline is necessary to lay out the timeline for procurement,” Palace deputy spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a news conference.

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