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House approves P6.793-trillion budget bill on final reading
The House of Representatives has approved on final reading the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026.
The budget's approval process took 62 days, extended due to heightened scrutiny amidst a flood-control scandal.
Lawmakers rechanneled P201.1 billion from flood control projects under the Department of Public Works to education, food, and healthcare sectors.
This redirection aims to strengthen human capital development and aligns with the budget being 7.4% higher than the 2025 budget.
The House passed the budget in a 287-12-2 vote, adopting a substitute bill that incorporates finalized amendments.
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