00:00More than Php 4 billion was allocated for the relocation of the Senate's office this 2025.
00:06Under the 2025 General Appropriations Act,
00:10more than Php 4 billion was allocated for Phase 3 of the construction of the new Senate building.
00:17Almost Php 210 million was allocated for the last installment in the lot where the house will be built.
00:23More than Php 33 million was allocated for maintenance and other expenses.
00:29In the latest report of the Department of Public Works and Highways,
00:32the Senate's building cost is now Php 31.6 billion.
00:38This results in more than Php 240,000 in expenses per square meter.
00:44The cost of land and furniture is not included here.
00:49It is expected that the house will be completed by 2027.
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