P2.6 Trillion 2015 National Budget Approved by Congress Bicameral Committee

The 2015 proposed national budget of P2.606 trillion was already approved by the Philippine Congress on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. According to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero stated that the ceiling was not reduced but was realigned amounting to P72.542 billion, majority of which came from the unprogrammed fund within agencies. Meanwhile, … Read more

Rep. Colmenares: Pres. Aquino To Get DAP-Like Powers in the 2015 National Budget

President Benigno Simeon Aquino III will get a DAP-like powers in the 2015 national budget according to lawmaker on Wednesday, August 6, 2014. The lawmakers noted that President PNoy’s proposal for the 2.6 trillion-peso national budget in 2015 gives him power akin to what he exercised under the DAP. During the Development Budget Coordinating Committee’s presentation … Read more