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...
In less than an hour, a Senate finance subcommittee panel swiftly approved on Monday, Sept. 29, the Office of the Vice President 's (OVP) proposed budget for 2026, amounting to P902.895 million, for plenary consideration. This was after Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri cited...
Malacañang has assured the public that President Marcos will not permit any irregular projects in the 2026 national budget, vowing a clean process following the controversies that hounded this year’s appropriations. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this amid ongoing...
President Marcos has assured the public that past abuses in flood control and infrastructure projects will not be repeated under his administration, stressing that every peso of public money must directly benefit Filipino families. Speaking in Gonzaga, Cagayan, where he led the distribution of...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, September 25, welcomed the P22.5-billion boost to its 2026 budget for classrooms and key programs, thanking Congress for supporting President Marcos’ education agenda. In a statement, DepEd expressed gratitude to the House of Representatives for...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson vowed on Wednesday, Sept. 24, to closely scrutinize the realignments made in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 's proposed budget for 2026, particularly those introduced in the House of Representatives for "ayuda" programs. ...
