Tag: Philippines budget
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Lagman Refuses to Sign 2026 National Budget Over Unprogrammed Appropriations
Albay lawmaker rejects 2026 budget over unprogrammed appropriations Legislative debates over the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) intensified as Albay 1st District Representative Cielo Krisel Lagman announced she would not sign the 2026 budget. Lagman argued that the bill contains unprogrammed appropriations or insertions, a practice she says perpetuates budgetary malpractices and could invite abuses…
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Lagman Rejects 2026 Budget Over Unprogrammed Appropriations
Lagman Rejects 2026 Budget Over Unprogrammed Appropriations LEGAZPI CITY — Albay 1st District Rep. Cielo Krisel Lagman announced she would not sign the proposed 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) because it contains unprogrammed appropriations, commonly known as insertions. Her stance highlights ongoing concerns about budgetary practices despite reforms aimed at transparency and accountability. Why Lagman…
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Lagman Objects to 2026 Budget Over Unprogrammed Appropriations, Votes No
Albay Representative Rejects 2026 Budget Over Unprogrammed Allocations Lagman, a vocal budget watchdog from Albay’s 1st District, has publicly refused to sign the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) citing persistent unprogrammed appropriations or insertions. In a statement shared with The Manila Times, she argued that such practices undermine fiscal discipline and threaten the integrity of…
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Philippines Budget Boost: P12.5 Billion More for 2026 Classrooms Sparks Education Push
Overview: A Major Boost for Education Infrastructure The House of Representatives’ Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee has approved a substantial increase in funding for the construction of new classrooms in 2026. By reallocating funds from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), lawmakers approved a net increase of P12.5 billion for basic education facilities (BEF).…
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PHL Budget Boost Aims to Build 25,000 New Classrooms in 2026
Overview: A Major Reallocation for Education Facilities The Philippine House of Representatives’ Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee approved a notable P12.5 billion increase in funds for constructing new classrooms in 2026. This move follows the reallocation of P255 billion previously removed from the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) budget for the same year. The…
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Philippines Puts Cash Aid for 1 Million Rice Farmers in 2026 Budget
Overview: Targeted relief for rice farmers In a move officials say could reshape how the government supports the agricultural sector, Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III announced that about one million rice farmers are set to receive a cash aid of P7,000 each under the proposed P6.7 trillion budget for 2026. The pledge was made during…