Palace Speaks on Christmas Holidays of Marcos Jr. amid Budget Process MARCOS JR. – The Palace said the President will spend the Christmas Holidays working, mainly reviewing the P6.7-trillion national budget for 2026. Previously, President Bongbong Marcos admitted that his Christmas wish is a “good budget” for the country for 2026. The National Expenditure Program … Read more
Palace Speaks on Marcos Jr. amid Delay in Budget Process Following DPWH’s Request MARCOS JR. – Malacañang said the President is confident of the timely passage of the 2026 national budget. Senate Finance Committee chairman Sherwin Gatchalian admitted that the budget process is no longer on schedule. Last Monday, the bicameral conference committee postponed its … Read more
Senate Pres. Tito Sotto Speaks on Insertion amid Budget Process TITO SOTTO – The Senate Chief claimed that he will not allow any last-minute insertions in the proposed 2026 national budget. Not only senators and congressmen were accused in the budget insertion issue in the Philippines but as well as President Bongbong Marcos himself. Together … Read more
Pres. Bongbong Marcos Speaks on National Budget for 2026 BONGBONG MARCOS – The President claimed that the Philippines may be able to have “savings” from the 2026 national budget. The Senate and the House of Representatives resume the budget hearings for the Philippines’ fund for 2026. The National Expenditure Program or more popularly called as … Read more
With 287-12-2 Voting, House Passes National Budget Bill for 2026 The House of Representatives approved the proposed P6.8-trillion budget for 2026 including the P243-billion unprogrammed funds. For next year, the budget proposal crafted by the executive department amounted to P6.8 trillion. The office of Pres. Bongbong Marcos is requesting for a P27-billion budget for next … Read more
Amid the Flood Control Mess, DPWH Proposed Fund for 2026 Slashed Following Review DPWH Chief Vince Dizon cut the proposed flood control fund of the agency by P255 billion and suggests its reallocation to other programs. The Department of Public Works and Highways earned massive criticisms amid the flood control mess in the Philippines. Then-DPWH … Read more
Pres. Bongbong Marcos Speaks on 2026 Proposed National Budget BONGBONG MARCOS – The President admitted that the 2026 proposed budget needs to be cleaned out amid the questionable allocations. The National Expenditure Program or NEP prepared by the executive department has been submitted to the House of Representatives already. It is asking for a P6.793 … Read more
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Speaks on 2026 Proposed National Budget amid Congress Deliberations SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President expressed her belief that the President should have a control on the 2026 proposed national budget. The Senate and the House of Representatives are currently in the process of deliberating the 2026 proposed national budget amounting … Read more
Finance Sec. Ralph Recto Lightens Environment during Budget Talks w/ Joke Towards Son Ryan RALPH RECTO – The Finance Secretary jokingly threatened his son, Batangas Rep. Ryan Recto, that he will run against him if he asks more questions. During the 2025 Midterm Elections, both sons of now-Batangas Governor Vilma Santos — Luis Manzano and … Read more
House Speaker Martin Romualdez Speaks on Budget Deliberation of Proposed 2026 National Fund ROMUALDEZ – The Speaker clarified that the House of Representatives will scrutinize the proposed 2026 budget not as adversaries of the executive department but its ally. The House of Representatives has officially started the deliberation of the proposed 2026 national budget. It … Read more