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Lawmakers raise concerns over ‘pork’ provisions in proposed P6.7-trillion 2026 budget

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MANILA, Philippines — Several lawmakers have raised red flags over the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, warning that it remains laden with what...
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DPWH seeks restoration of P45B budget cut affecting 10,000 projects

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MANILA — Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday warned that thousands of infrastructure projects slated for next year may not be...
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Ombudsman backs congress’ move to livestream 2026 budget deliberations

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THE Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) has expressed full support for the decision of Congress’ Bicameral Conference Committee to livestream its proceedings on the...
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Rep. Alvarez to File Criminal Charges Against Speaker Romualdez, Lawmakers Over Budget Dispute

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Criminal charges against Speaker Romualdez and other lawmakers are set to be filed by Davao 1st District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez over alleged irregularities in...
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Lawmakers defend DepEd budget cuts and PhilHealth zero subsidy

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ADMINISTRATION lawmakers on Monday defended the budget cuts for the Department of Education (DepEd) and the removal of government subsidy for the Philippine Health...
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Bong Go slams ₱74B PhilHealth subsidy cut, calls move ‘Anti-Poor’

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MANILA, Philippines — Senator Bong Go expressed strong disapproval of the bicameral conference committee’s decision to eliminate the ₱74 billion subsidy for the Philippine...
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Marcos expected to approve 2025 Budget Before Christmas – PLLO

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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is expected to sign the proposed P6.352 trillion national budget for the fiscal year 2025 before Christmas Day, according...
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Budget Watchdog Calls End to Secret Bicam Meetings

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Budget watchdog Social Watch Philippines (SWP) calls for open bicameral budget deliberations amid questionable fund transfers to unprogrammed appropriations (UAs). UAs are standby budgets...

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