PH's P6.794T 2026 Budget: Will Funds Reach Barangays?
The Philippines' record P6.794 trillion 2026 national budget promises progress, but faces the old ghosts of underspending and inefficiency. Will it build trust? The people are watching.
The Philippines' record P6.794 trillion 2026 national budget promises progress, but faces the old ghosts of underspending and inefficiency. Will it build trust? The people are watching.
Soaring food prices force many Filipino families to slash their Noche Buena budget to just P500 this year. Students share how simple dishes and family bonding keep the Christmas spirit alive.
The Senate version of the 2026 budget cuts P55B from personnel benefits to fund a P17.9B increase in discretionary LGU funds, sparking outcry from ACT Teachers Partylist. Calls grow to restore cuts and eliminate 'pork'. #Philippines #Budget2026
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian refutes claims of P17.9B pork barrel in the 2026 budget, stating LGU funds are vital investments. Read his full defense.
Over 1,000 Cebu provincial employees could get bonuses up to P55,000 this Christmas. The supplemental budget will be discussed on December 22. Read the details.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will forgo his holiday break to conduct a thorough review of the proposed P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, aiming to sign it into law before the year ends.
Regular employees of Cebu Province will receive up to P55,000 in holiday incentives, while Mandaue City approves a P5,000 SRI. Learn the details and release dates here.
Regular employees of Cebu Provincial Government may receive up to P55,000 in bonuses this Christmas. Release expected after December 25. Read the full story.
The Pampanga Provincial Government provides P2,000 cash, rice, and food packs to 4,281 patients battling serious illnesses. Governor Lilia Pineda leads the aid distribution to ease financial burdens.
Gov. Pamela Baricuatro establishes Cebu People's Action Center via executive order, criticizing the Provincial Board's budget cut. The move aims to enhance community service, especially during emergencies.
Governor Baricuatro's office injects P75 million into CP-Gifts to settle unpaid stipends for Cebu scholars. Officials promise payments by early 2026 and vow stricter monitoring. Read the full story.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro criticizes the Provincial Board for removing the P14-million budget for CPAC, a key service delivery program. Read about the legal clash and its impact on public service.
DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon commits to proper project implementation despite a P351.7B budget cut. Savings from cost standardization realigned to PhilHealth, disaster fund. Read more.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro defends the Cebu People's Action Center after the Provincial Board recommends defunding. Read about the clash over public service priorities.
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines welcomes the first-ever livestream of bicameral budget talks as a transparency win. It urges lawmakers to build strong public institutions over political patronage. Read more.
The Cebu Provincial Board's budget committee recommends defunding the P14M 2026 allocation for CPAC, citing lack of formal office structure. Final vote set for December 22, 2025.
Cebu Province's 2026 revenue projections plummet by P10.12B after inflated estimates from the previous Garcia administration. Governor Baricuatro proposes a 'realistic' P11.9B budget. Read the full report on the fiscal overhaul.
Cebu Provincial Government cites earthquakes and national agency requests for the non-use of three completed projects flagged by COA. Officials detail plans to activate the P50.4M facilities.
Vice President Sara Duterte denounces impeachment complaints as politically motivated, alleging a 'fishing expedition' and linking signatures to budget deals. The case remains in committee.
Pampanga's new dialysis center in Apalit, funded via a P30M PPP, offers free PhilHealth treatment. It aims to serve over 200 patients daily, with more centers planned across the province.
The Commission on Audit questions P6.8 million in Cebu Province's 2024 foreign travel expenses, citing missing docs and procurement violations. Read the full report.
Mandaue City Hall confirms release of year-end bonuses for regular employees. Performance incentives & differentials for JO workers, BHWs pending council approval. Read more.
Bayan Central Visayas criticizes Cebu lawmakers for securing P55.77B in DPWH funds, arguing it neglects hospitals, housing, and education. Read the full investigation.
Cebu City Council greenlights a P13.4 billion budget for 2026, prioritizing streamlined spending and manpower rationalization. Key allocations and amendments detailed.
Governor Lala Taliño-Mendoza leads the turnover of 100 Serbisyong Totoo Rescue Vehicles to boost emergency response in remote barangays of North Cotabato. Read about this P90M initiative.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro faces an administrative complaint for alleged false statements about a sea ambulance project. Get the latest details on the controversy.
Cebu City residents criticize the DTI's P500 Noche Buena budget as insufficient for a traditional Christmas meal amid rising prices. Learn why families are calling the proposal 'insulting'.
The Philippine government allocates ₱26 billion for DepEd's school feeding program in 2026. This investigation examines transparency, effectiveness, and whether this massive investment truly addresses child malnutrition.
Pampanga Provincial Government distributed cash, food, and medicines to 6,947 Lupong Tagapamayapa and Purok Leaders. Governor Pineda recognized their peacekeeping role. #CommunitySupport
Cebu Board Member Celestino Martinez clarifies his questions about P25M sea ambulances, emphasizing budget oversight role amid online reactions to Governor Baricuatro's comments.