Tag: national budget 2026
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Palace Says 2026 Budget Near Final Approval Ahead of Signing
Overview: A Budget Set for Final Approval The Marcos administration is in the final stages of reviewing this year’s Congress-ratified P6.793-trillion national budget, with a signing ceremony anticipated the day following the review. As the executive prepares to seal the plan into law, lawmakers and Cabinet members are mindful of fiscal safeguards, priority programs, and…
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DPWH Flood Control Projects Get P2.49 Billion Budget for 2026
Overview: A Significant Boost for Flood Control The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has secured a substantial allocation for flood control initiatives as part of the proposed 2026 national budget. The House of Representatives approved a package that includes approximately P2.49 billion dedicated specifically to flood control-related projects within the total P6.793-trillion national…
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DPWH Flood Control Projects Get P2.49B in 2026 Budget
DPWH Secures P2.49 Billion for Flood Control in 2026 Budget The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to receive around P2.49 billion for flood control-related projects as part of the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026. The funding is designed to strengthen the country’s defense against floods, protect lives and livelihoods, and…
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Senators Push for Stronger Safeguards in 2026 National Budget to Halt Allocables and Patronage Spending
Senate-backed reforms aim to curb wasteful allocations in 2026 national budget The national budget for 2026, set at a proposed P6.793 trillion, is moving toward greater transparency and accountability after a bicameral conference committee approved a new set of safeguards. Lawmakers say the changes are designed to curb the practice of “allocables” and other forms…
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Senators Promise Tight Safeguards in 2026 National Budget to End Allocables, Ghost Projects
High Hopes for a Transparent 2026 National Budget In a bid to restore public trust and strengthen governance, senators announced on Sunday that the bicameral conference committee has finalized the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 with robust safeguards. The emphasis is on transparency, traceability, and active citizen oversight, in response to long-standing concerns about opaque…