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LIVESTREAM: Bicam deliberations on 2026 budget — Day 4
Deliberations on the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 are delayed due to a deadlock over the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget.
Senators proposed a P45 billion cut to the DPWH's budget, which the House of Representatives wants restored.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon warned that the budget cut could jeopardize approximately 10,000 projects worth P406 billion.
The DPWH has apologized for submitting incomplete data and provided additional information to resolve the issue.
The bicameral panel will discuss other agency budgets while awaiting analysis on the DPWH funding.
However, the bicameral committee has approved the 2026 proposed budget for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) at P889.2 million.
Additionally, a P63.9-billion budget for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis (AICS) program for 2026 has been approved, a P37-billion increase from the original proposal.
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