Emphasizing the need to ensure that the massive allocation translates to genuine improvements in learning outcomes, the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) has called for full transparency and accountability in the use of the record-high P1.28-trillion education budget for 2026. In a statement...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV on Friday, October 17 assured the 3.5 million beneficiaries of the Libreng Kolehiyo Law that he will secure funding for them in the 2026 national budget. Aquino also expressed his commitment to expanding the number of beneficiaries of Republic Act No. 10931, or...
The General Appropriations Bill (GAB) for 2026, the government’s proposed spending measure for its operations programs and projects, is now available on the House of Representatives’ website. https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/third_20/HBT4058.pdf Senate Finance Committee chairman...
President Marcos said the government will begin livestreaming bicameral conference committee (bicam) deliberations on the proposed 2026 national budget to ensure transparency and accountability in the legislative process. Marcos said this after the House of Representatives approved its version of...
Malacañang gave an assurance that the unprogrammed appropriations under the proposed 2026 national budget will not end up as "pork barrel." Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that although P250 billion falls under the unprogrammed appropriations, it will be...
Six Philippine universities are celebrating their continued presence in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, released on October 9—marking another milestone for the country’s higher education sector. Leading the celebration is Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU),...
The Senate granted consent to the House of Representatives on Friday, October 10, to convene for a plenary session on Monday, October 13, to pass the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026. This, after the Senate adjourned its session on Friday. The request was made under House Resolution (HR)...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government is finalizing the 2026 annual budget that will be submitted to the City Council by Oct. 15, in compliance with the law, according to Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairperson of the Finance, Ways and Means, and Appropriations committee. Speaking before the...
Malacañang has defended the inclusion of P250 billion in unprogrammed appropriations under the proposed 2026 national budget, saying the funds serve as a vital contingency reserve for emergencies and unforeseen needs, with President Marcos himself ensuring they are properly managed. Communications...
The Senate will push for zero unprogrammed funds in the proposed 2026 national budget, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Monday, October 6. Sotto said this is part of the government’s bid for a transparent budget in light of the controversy in flood control projects. The...
While President Marcos has scrapped next year 's budget for flood control projects, it does not mean that his administration has given up on infrastructure. Marcos pointed out that the government cannot stop from implementing infrastructure projects as doing so would mean stopping the country...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Saturday, Oct. 4, that Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III 's leadership in the upper chamber remains stable. This was after Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito 's recent pronouncement that he, along with four other senators, considered leaving...
