Romualdez unveils five reforms for 2026 P6.793T budget

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez announced Wednesday that at least five significant reforms will be implemented by the House of Representatives in the scrutiny and enactment of the 2026 budget, which amounts to P6.793 trillion.

During the turnover ceremony attended by House leaders and Department of Budget and Management officials, Romualdez emphasized transparency and public involvement in the budget-making process, noting that the NEP represents the government's plan for a better Philippines.

Romualdez highlighted reforms such as opening budget hearings to the public and media, inviting civil society organizations and people’s groups to participate, and ensuring timely agency reports and real-time project tracking.

The Speaker stressed that the national budget belongs to every Filipino taxpayer rather than politicians and vowed to prioritize investments in agriculture, infrastructure, education, health, and defense for food security, connectivity, opportunity, and national safety.

With allocations exceeding 22 percent of GDP, Romualdez said these reforms aim to make the budget process better, stronger, and more trusted by the people.