Marcos waiving Yuletide break
President Marcos Jr. will forego a holiday break to review the proposed 2026 national budget, ensuring it aligns with administration priorities and is free…
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2026 national budget
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on 2026 national budget.
Ping: 2026 spending plan a step toward change
‘As long as we all remain vigilant in guarding against the abuse of public funds, we can always be hopeful that things can change for the better.’
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Tragedy in plain view
Legislators wield significant influence over these programs, as they serve as the gatekeepers to medical assistance and other government services, such as…
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Bicam meeting delayed again
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Senate reviews DPWH revised adjustment factors for 2026 budget
Senate studies DPWH’s revised adjustment factors amid deadlock over 2026 budget, ensuring accurate pricing and implementable projects.
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Lacson backs panel to ensure 2026 budget transparency
Senate President Lacson affirms support for Gatchalian-led panel to ensure clear, corruption-free deliberations for the 2026 budget.
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P15 bilyon para sa pang-ospital na zero balance billing, iminungkahi ni Hontiveros
Iminungkahi ni Senador Risa Hontiveros na ilaan ang P15 bilyon sa panukalang pambansang badyet ng 2026 sa pagpapalawak ng zero balance billing (ZBB) program sa…
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Senators vow proper budget computation for DPWH projects
Senators assure no overpriced items will be approved for DPWH projects in the 2026 budget and call for accurate computation using the new CMPD.
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Leachon urges restoration of PhilHealth fund
Dr. Tony Leachon calls for full PhilHealth funding, citing over P236 billion shortfall and the need to uphold Universal Health Care obligations.
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Senate postpones third day of budget bicam
The Senate postponed the third day of bicameral talks on the 2026 national budget amid unresolved issues on the Department of Public Works and Highways…
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DPWH budget bicam talks suspended over pricing issues
Bicameral talks on the DPWH’s proposed 2026 budget were suspended due to disagreements over project pricing and cost adjustments.
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Bicam aprubado ang expanded school feeding, direktang pagbili sa magsasaka, mangingisda
Inaprubahan ng bicam ang pinalawak na school feeding program ng DepEd at direktang pagbili ng pagkain mula sa lokal na magsasaka at mangingisda.
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Bayan: Pork wins in Bicam
Bayan criticizes the first day of 2026 budget bicameral deliberations, calling increased allocations for farm-to-market roads and MAIFIP a “triumph of pork…
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MAIFIP, farm roads stall Bicam report
‘Guarantee letters from politicians will only guarantee patronage politics but not the health care needs of Filipinos, especially the indigents.’
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Senate draws line: ‘Pork ends here’
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson vows to keep the 2026 national budget free from pork barrel, emphasizing transparency, anti-corruption measures, and accountability…
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Legarda pushes for more PhilHealth funds
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