BusinessWorld E-paper
December 19, 2025
PHILIPPINE LAWMAKERS on Thursday reconciled disagreeing provisions of the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, ending Congress’ review of the spending plan marked by one of the most contentious proceedings in recent years amid a corruption scandal over flood control projects.
They aim to ratify the budget bill in the last week of December, giving President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. a short window to review the spending plan despite Congress’ intention to allow the Executive more time.
