The Senate approved on second reading House Bill 4058, the proposed P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, with Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Joel Villanueva voting against it.
Senate President Tito Sotto emphasized that lawmakers will work to prevent a reenacted budget next year and ensure the bill is signed by President Marcos before year-end.
The Senate plans to pass the budget on third reading on December 9, followed by bicameral meetings between December 11–13.
Amendments to the bill have been summarized and accepted, with full details set to be released on December 6 ahead of the final approval.
Lawmakers highlighted transparency and accountability as priorities during the approval process of the 2026 General Appropriation Bill.
Source: PhilNews24 | December 5, 2025
