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The Senate, along with the House of Representatives, is forming a joint committee to oversee the implementation of the 2026 national budget, ensuring transparency and accountability in public expenditures. This move comes amid calls for stronger anti-corruption measures and increased scrutiny of government projects in the Philippines. The Senate has also pushed for the creation of an independent commission to investigate infrastructure-related anomalies and corruption.

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Tue, January 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM

Senate, House to form joint committee to monitor 2026 budget projects

A joint congressional oversight committee will be formed by the Senate and House of Representatives to monitor the implementation of projects funded by the 2026 national budget.

Fri, January 2, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Lacson urges Marcos to stay firm on anti-corruption drive amid trust dip

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to remain steadfast in his anti-corruption efforts amidst declining public trust.

Tue, December 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM

Zubiri urges transparency in P6.793 trillion 2026 budget implementation

Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri urged the executive branch to ensure utmost transparency in implementing the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget.

Sun, December 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM

Congress ratifies P6.352 trillion national budget for 2026

Lawmakers from the House of Representatives and the Senate ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the P6.352 trillion national budget for 2026.

Sun, December 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

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

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

Fri, December 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM

Senate to pass bill creating independent commission to probe infra anomalies next year

Senate President Vicente Sotto III stated that the bill establishing an Independent People's Commission (IPC) to probe infrastructure anomalies and corruption is expected to be passed by the Senate next year.

Thu, December 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM

VP Duterte braces for impeachment complaint, calls accusations baseless

Vice President Sara Duterte anticipates a new impeachment complaint, stating that Filipinos are tired of such proceedings and that the accusations lack evidence.

Tue, December 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM

PBBM to review P6.7-trillion 2026 national budget during holidays

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will work through the holidays to review the proposed P6.7-trillion national budget for 2026.

Tue, December 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM

4 detained senators deny holiday furlough over escape risk

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson announced that contractor Curlee Discaya and three former DPWH engineers, namely Henry Alcantara, Brice Hernandez, and Jaypee Mendoza, will not be granted holiday furlough due to security concerns.

Mon, December 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Senate eyes signing of P6.793-trillion budget in January

Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III indicated that the P6.793-trillion General Appropriation Bill (GAB) for 2026 might be signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in January, as Congress plans to ratify the bicameral conference committee report on December 29 and adjourn on December 30.