Pork monster
The UA was formalized after 1987 as a ‘matter of convenience’ to avoid the cumbersome special or supplemental appropriations bills required for contingencies.
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Biz groups air sentiments on signed P6.793-T 2026 budget
Makati Business Club and PCCI praise the 2026 General Appropriations Act but urge stronger safeguards on Unprogrammed Appropriations, transparency in social…
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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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Pork-loaded GAA lives on
A reenacted budget reduces overall government disbursements by limiting spending to the previous year’s levels and prohibiting funding for new programs or…
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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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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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Legarda pushes for more PhilHealth funds
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SC voids Recto order on P60B PhilHealth sweep
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SC orders P60B returned to PhilHealth
The Supreme Court voids key 2024 GAA provisions and orders ₱60 billion returned to PhilHealth, ruling that the measures violated the Universal Healthcare Act.
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Lacson vows 2026 budget will avoid 2025 reenactment
Senate Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson vows the 2026 national budget will avoid issues from the 2025 budget, including last-minute insertions.
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