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Senate, House extend session until Dec. 23 for passage of 2026 budget
The Senate and the House of Representatives have extended their sessions until December 23 to prioritize the passage of the 2026 national budget.
Both chambers issued a revised legislative calendar, adjusting the adjournment of session from December 19 to December 23.
The resumption of sessions is moved from January 19 to January 26, 2026.
This extension is to give the bicameral conference committee ample time to resolve disagreeing provisions in their respective versions of the 2026 budget.
The Senate approved the 2026 General Appropriations Bill on third and final reading with a 17-0 vote.
Bicameral meetings are scheduled from December 11 to 13, with the signing of the 2026 GAA by President Marcos Jr. targeted for December 29.
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The Senate unanimously approved the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 on its third and final reading.
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Senate leaders are committed to passing the 2026 national budget before the year ends to avoid a reenacted budget.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. wants Congress to expedite the passage of the 2026 national budget to avoid a reenacted spending plan.
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Malacañang anticipates that the 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) will be presented to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his review and approval before Christmas Day.
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