Senators and congressmen are set to sign the bicameral conference committee report on the 2026 national budget, with ratification expected after Christmas, and President Marcos is likely to sign it by December 29.
Budget watchdogs and medical groups have urged the transfer of certain allocations, such as MAIFIP and AICS funds, to programs like PhilHealth and the 4Ps for greater transparency and efficiency.
Lawmakers emphasized that the budget was coordinated with the executive branch, putting fears of a reenacted budget for 2026 to rest.
Senate Finance Chair Sherwin Gatchalian highlighted plans to modernize the budget process and activate the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee to ensure proper use of funds.
Several last-minute project insertion requests were denied, and groups like the Alliance of Concerned Teachers called for dedicated funding for teacher incentives in the new budget.
Source: PhilNews24 | December 22, 2025
BICAMERAL CONFERENCE REPORT ON 2026 BUDGET TO BE SIGNED BY CONGRESS
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