Quote Originally Posted by yebo View Post
It is not the first time it has happened in the US. No big deal, it is just politics.

Philippine laws are different. If congress does not pass a budget then the previous year's budget automatically is extended. The president then has full authority to allocate the budget for infrastructure and capex as he/she pleases. Happened twice already during gma's tenure.
It's not a big deal to you because it doesn't affect you but to those who are affected it is a big deal.