Senator Paolo "Bam" Aquino has commended the Bicameral Conference Committee for keeping the education budget intact and for upholding transparency in the 2026 national budget approval process. The bicam approved a P1.38-trillion education budget—the highest in the country’s history. It is...
Despite the limited time, Malacañang said President Marcos will thoroughly review the 2026 national budget. The Executive Branch will not sleep on it, nor will it have holidays if it means they could scrutinize the budget before approving it, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary...
The Senate leadership and majority have welcomed the Bicameral Conference Committee’s approval of the proposed ₱6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, describing it as the most transparent budget process in recent memory. “We in the Senate leadership and majority welcome the bicam approval...
Malacañang has clapped back at Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte after claiming that the budget for Assistance to Individuals in Crisis (AICS) is being used as a political weapon by the allies of President Marcos. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro hit...
A last-minute switch in the list of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects worth P8.9 million under the Department of Agriculture (DA) budget was approved by the bicameral conference committee (bicam) on Wednesday, Dec. 17. This happened even after the bicam already approved the agency 's budget...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte raised concerns over the inclusion of new discretionary funds in the proposed national budget, citing the lack of accountability over what he described as nearly P1-trillion worth of unresolved corruption. His remarks on Wednesday, Dec....
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday, December 17 dismissed claims made by Rep. Antonio Tinio alleging the inclusion of a P17.9-billion pork barrel fund for the Senate in the 2026 national budget saying it is just mere “lazy work” or a malicious attempt to...
While Malacañang agreed that the proposal of Senator Panfilo Lacson to opt with reenacted budget rather than a graft-ridden one was a good suggestion, President Marcos remains confident that there is still ample time to pass the proposed 2026 national budget. "Maganda po ang suhestiyon ni Senator...
The bicameral conference committee has approved the proposal to earmark P500-million in financial assistance for Related Learning Experience (RLE) in the 2026 national budget. As it is, students in allied health sciences programs will receive the much-needed financial assistance once the final...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. It fills my heart with profound gratitude that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the increase in the base pay and subsistence allowance of all military and uniformed personnel (MUP) through Executive Order (EO) No. 107...
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) on Tuesday, December 16, welcomed the historic livestreaming of the bicameral budget deliberations, saying the move marks a significant step toward greater transparency and public participation in the national budget process. In a...
Malacañang is not considering the thought of resorting to any "plan B" or a reenacted budget amid a "deadlock" on the bicameral deliberations on the proposed 2026 national budget. "Ayaw namin isipin ang plan B. Sana maipasa ang 2026 budget (We do not want to think of a plan B. We hope the 2026...
