Tag: 2026 Budget
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P7,000 Cash Aid for 1 Million Rice Farmers in 2026 Budget
Overview The Philippines is moving to cushion farmers’ finances with a targeted cash aid program as part of the proposed P6.7 trillion national budget for 2026. Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III announced that about 1 million rice farmers will receive P7,000 each to help offset losses caused by persistently low palay (unhusked rice) prices. The…
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P7K Cash Aid for 1 Million Farmers in 2026 Budget
Background: Aiming to shield farmers from low palay prices The Philippines is considering a substantial package in the 2026 national budget, with a flagship measure to provide cash aid to farmers. Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III announced that one million rice farmers would each receive P7,000 under the proposed P6.7 trillion budget for 2026. The…
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OVP Budget Approved in House Plenary Despite Duterte Absence
OVP Budget Approved in Plenary Despite Staff Absence The House of Representatives approved the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) 2026 budget in a plenary session even as its staff were not present for the hearing. The sponsor and House Appropriations Committee vice chairman, Rep. Jose Alvarez, received letters from Vice President Sara Duterte authorizing…
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Jura Faces a 16.2 Million Deficit for 2026 Budget
Budget Forecast for Jura in 2026 The Jura canton in western Switzerland is forecasting a deficit of 16.2 million francs for the 2026 budget, officials announced as the canton’s financial planning cycle moves forward. The projection, which affects public services across the region, was released by the cantonal finance directorate and will undergo parliamentary scrutiny…
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Dy Returns to Isabela as House Speaker, Addresses Farmers’ Concerns
Dy Returns to Isabela as House Speaker, Engaging Farmers in Cauayan House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III made a strategic stop in Isabela last Saturday, returning to his home province for a pivotal dialogue with the rural sector. Held at the Isabela Convention Center (ICON) in Cauayan City on September 27, the meeting gathered a…
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Dy Returns to Isabela as House Speaker, Responds to Farmers’ Concerns
Dy Returns to Isabela as House Speaker, Engages Farmers Isabela — In a move that surprised many in the province, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III returned to his home turf in Cauayan City for a strategic dialogue with farmers at the Isabela Convention Center (ICON) on Sept. 27. The gathering brought together provincial agriculturists,…
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Svantesson’s Record Budget: What It Means for Households
Introduction to the 2026 Budget Proposal Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) is set to unveil the 2026 budget proposition, which has been described as a record-breaking framework aimed at revitalizing the Swedish economy. With nearly 80 billion SEK allocated, more than half of this funding is earmarked for direct household benefits, promising to influence everyday…