Tag: Budget 2026
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Budget 2026 Income Tax Expectations: Will FM Sitharaman Deliver Tax Relief Again?
Budget 2026: What taxpayers hope to see in income tax As India prepares to present the Union Budget 2026 on 1 February, taxpayers and investors are closely watching for signs that the focus on income tax relief will continue. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has steered a sequence of tax policy moves in recent years, including…
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Budget 2026 Income Tax Outlook: Will FM Sitharaman Boost Taxpayers Again?
Budget 2026: The Groundwork and What Taxpayers Hope For As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, taxpayers and market watchers are again weighing the potential for income tax relief. The mantra from policymakers in recent budgets has been to balance revenue needs with the goal of supporting…
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Senate to Prioritize Constitution Review, Electoral Act
Senate Set to Hit the Ground Running on Key Laws and Budget As the Senate returns from its Yuletide recess, the upper chamber is poised to place a heavy emphasis on three pivotal areas: the ongoing Constitution Review Bills, amendments to the Electoral Act, and the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The leadership and committee chairmen have…
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Senate 2026 Agenda: Constitution Review, Electoral Act, Budget
Senate Sets 2026 Agenda: Constitution Review, Electoral Act Revisions, and the 2026 Budget As the Nigerian Senate returns from its Yuletide recess, top lawmakers are signaling a focused push on three major fronts: the ongoing Constitution Review Bills, amendments to the Electoral Act, and the annual Appropriation Bill for 2026. The anticipated legislative sprint reflects…
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Scottish Budget 2026: Live Updates as Shona Robison Unveils Spending and Tax Plans
Live Updates: Scotland’s Budget 2026 Unveiled Finance Secretary Shona Robison has laid out Scotland’s budget for 2026, outlining how the government intends to fund essential services, infrastructure, and growth. The announcements include a substantial capital investment programme, potential tax adjustments, and a series of measures aimed at stimulating the economy while protecting public services. Here…
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Imee: 2026 Budget Sneakiest, Not the Cleanest Ever
Overview: A Budget With Hidden Corners The 2026 national budget, tallied at about P6.793 trillion, has sparked debate across political lines in Manila. Critics say the document contains “sneaky” allocations—unprogrammed appropriations (UA) that are not yet backed by available funds. Supporters argue that UA items are temporary placeholders, a normal part of budgetary process designed…
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Imee: 2026 Budget Sneakiest Yet—Not the Cleanest Budget
Background: What Imee Marcos is criticizing In Manila, discussions over the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 have sparked renewed debate about transparency and fiscal discipline. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has faced questions not about broad policy aims, but about the mechanics of how funds are assigned, justified, and ultimately spent. A recurring thread in the…
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Marcos Signs P6.793 Trillion 2026 Budget, Vetoes Unprogrammed Funds
Marcos Signs P6.793 Trillion 2026 Budget, Puts Guardrails on Unprogrammed Funds President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. formally signed the P6.793 trillion national budget for 2026, signaling a bid to tighten fiscal controls after last year’s hotly debated spending. The administration marked the signing as a milestone in curbing wasteful allocations while sustaining essential public services…
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Marcos Signs P6.793 Trillion 2026 Budget, Vetoes P92.5 Billion Unprogrammed Funds
Overview: A Big Budget with Guardrails President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed the national budget for 2026 totaling P6.793 trillion, signaling a renewed commitment to tighter control over state funds after criticism of last year’s spending. The signing comes with a set of guardrails designed to prevent funds from slipping into unprogrammed or non-essential programs…
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DPWH: No New Flood Control Funding in 2026 Budget
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has clarified that there is no provision for new locally-funded flood control projects in the 2026 budget. The agency issued the clarification after circulating reports claimed that P2.49 billion had been allocated for flood-control initiatives. DPWH officials asserted that those reports were inaccurate and stressed that the…