Tag: Marcos Administration
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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: The 2026 Budget’s Sneakiest Corners — What We Know About Unprogrammed Spending
Understanding the claims: Is the 2026 budget really “clean”? The charge making rounds in Manila headlines is provocative: the 2026 national budget, totaling P6.793 trillion, is not as clean as some observers claim. The central claim is that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. did not veto any specific spending items. Instead, the lines he struck…
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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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Education Secures Record P1.35 Trillion in 2026 Budget
Overview: A historic commitment to education The Philippines is set for a landmark year in education as the 2026 national budget allocates a record P1.35 trillion to the sector. Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the unprecedented funding, which represents about 4.4 percent of the country’s gross domestic product…
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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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Education Gets Record P1.35 Trillion Budget in 2026
Record-Setting Budget Signals Priorities for Philippine Education The signing of the 2026 national budget marks a milestone for the Philippine education sector, with Education Secretary Sonny Angara announcing a record allocation of P1.35 trillion. This figure, representing about 4.4 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, underscores a government commitment to improving access, quality, and…
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Marcos Signs P6.793 Trillion 2026 Budget, Vetoes Unprogrammed Funds amid Push for Greater Fiscal Discipline
Overview: A Bold Fiscal Move for 2026 President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed the national budget for 2026, totaling a hefty P6.793 trillion. The signing marks a critical turning point in the administration’s effort to stamp out wasteful spending while maintaining essential support for vulnerable sectors. The president’s decision to veto P92.5 billion in…
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Philippines 2026 National Budget Near Final Approval Ahead of Signing
Overview: A Budgeting Milestone for 2026 The Marcos administration is nearing the completion of its review of the national budget for 2026, a P6.793 trillion package that Congress ratified earlier this year. Government officials say the document is now in the final stages of refinement, with the plan to sign it into law scheduled for…
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Palace Declares 2026 Budget Near Final Review Before Signing
Philippines 2026 Budget Approaches Final Approval The Marcos administration is nearing the completion of a meticulous review of the 2026 national budget, a P6.793-trillion plan that Congress approved earlier this year. With the deadline for enactment approaching, Malacañang confirms that the President and his Cabinet are finalizing line-item details, ensuring funds align with policy priorities…
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Marcos Pushes Bill to Create an Independent People’s Commission (IPC)
Overview President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is prioritizing the passage of a bill to establish an Independent People’s Commission (IPC), a move that would reshape how infrastructure oversight is conducted in the Philippines. The push comes amid significant leadership changes at the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), with two commissioners resigning from the agency. Malacañang observes…