Sotto expects transmittal of 2019 budget next week

SENATE President Vicente Sotto 3rd on Friday said that he expects the enrolled 2019 General Appropriations Bill (GAB)that was ratified by the bicameral conference committee to be transmitted next week for President Rodrigo Duterte’s signature.

“Hopefully, by next week. It’s easy. LBMRO [Legislative Budget Research and Monitoring Office] has the copy of what should be transmitted. We have the copy. The House Committee on Appropriations also has the copy of what was agreed upon and ratified,” Sotto said.