Suansing disputes claims House doesn’t want open bicam

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives, from the start, has pushed for an open bicameral conference committee meeting on the proposed 2026 national budget, contrary to claims that the chamber is blocking transparency measures, Nueva Ecija 1st District Rep. Mikaela Suansing said on Tuesday. Suansing, in a video statement, said that the chamber has “always