SC told: UA steals Filipinos’ future
The Supreme Court hears petitions challenging the constitutionality of unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2026 national budget, with economists and…
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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on 2026 national budget.
![[FILE PHOTO] The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, led by Senator Rodante Marcoleta, holds an organizational meeting in aid of legislation on “Philippines Under Water” on Tuesday, 19 August 2025, in Pasay City.](https://images.assettype.com/tribune/2025-08-19/w7uel21m/LascanoDvjFinals-01.jpeg?w=200&auto=format&q=70&rect=0%2C30%2C5683%2C3729&h=131&fit=crop)
Senators back oversight body to monitor 2026 budget
Senators Tulfo and Legarda back a joint oversight committee to monitor the 2026 budget, ensuring funds for hospitals, schools, and disaster programs are…
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Hindi kailangan ang guarantee letters, sabi ni Herbosa
Sa ilalim ng 2026 General Appropriations Act, bawal na ang pakikialam ng mga opisyal sa pamamahagi ng financial aid.
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Bam welcomes signing of national budget
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Imee Marcos explains ‘giniling’ remark on 2026 budget
Sen. Imee Marcos clarifies her “giniling” remark on the 2026 budget, raising concerns over alleged insertions, DPWH spending, and transparency in agriculture…
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Oposisyon pinuna ang ‘mabilis’ na pagpasa ng 2026 budget
Pinuna ng opposition lawmakers sa House of Representatives ang mabilis na ratification ng 2026 budget, dahil sa mga pork barrel allocations, kabilang ang UA at…
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BBM warned: Raps loom vs 2026 budget if P243B in shadow pork retained
Minority lawmakers warn President Marcos Jr. of possible Supreme Court action if P243 billion in unprogrammed funds remains in the 2026 budget.
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Opposition slams ‘rushed’ ratification of 2026 budget
House opposition lawmakers slammed the rapid ratification of the 2026 budget, citing concerns over alleged pork barrel allocations, including UA and local…
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2026 budget a 'ghost project killer,' but vigilance urged — Rep. Benitez
2026 Philippine budget dubbed “ghost project killer”
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Chorus of ‘ayes’ drowns outcry
The House ratified the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget in under a minute, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers who warned that the rushed process,…
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Senate greenlights P6.79-T nat’l budget
The Senate ratified the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget after marathon bicameral talks, clearing the way for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to sign a…
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Philippine lawmakers sign 2026 General Appropriations Bill committee report
House and Senate leaders finalize the committee report for the 2026 General Appropriations Bill at PICC, moving it closer to ratification.
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Makabayan slams 2026 budget for 'pork barrel' allocations, warns of corruption
The Makabayan Coalition criticizes the proposed 2026 national budget, warning that billions in pork barrel funds, unprogrammed appropriations, and…
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Gatchalian, hinimok ang DOH na ipatupad ang pinalawak na health budget
NANAWAGAN si Senate Finance Committee Chair Senator Sherwin Gatchalian sa DOH na ganap na isakatuparan ang mga programang pinondohan sa iminungkahing…
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Mga pasyente, hindi dapat pahirapan sa medical assistance ayon kay Go
Sen. Bong Go iginiit na ang pondo para sa medical assistance ay dapat direktang makamit ng mga pasyente, kaugnay ng 2026 MAIFIP budget.
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