Senate, House ratify P6.793 trillion national budget for 2026

Updated Tue, December 30, 2025 at 12:32 AM Published Sun, December 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Both the Senate and the House of Representatives ratified the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 on December 29, 2025, following contentious deliberations.

The spending plan, which prioritizes education, health, and agriculture, now awaits President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s signature.

President Marcos Jr. is expected to sign the budget on January 5, 2026.

This year's budget process included a procedural change where lawmakers ratified an actual enrolled copy of the bill, and the bicameral deliberations were livestreamed for the first time.

Safeguards have been enforced to ensure transparency and accountability during the budget process.

The ratified budget retains P243 billion in unprogrammed appropriations and reduces the allocation for the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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