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Sherwin Gatchalian

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is a key figure in Philippine budgetary processes, leading efforts to form a joint oversight committee to monitor the 2026 national budget and addressing concerns over unprogrammed appropriations and budget allocations. He has been involved in discussions on budget cuts, financial aid for local governments, and the approval timeline for the 2026 budget. His role highlights the ongoing challenges in ensuring transparency and effective use of public funds in the Philippines.

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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.

Mon, January 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM

PBBM vetoes P92.5 billion unprogrammed appropriations

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vetoed P92.5 billion in unprogrammed appropriations from the 2026 national budget.

Sat, January 3, 2026 at 9:43 PM

SWP urges PBBM to veto P319B questionable items in 2026 budget

Social Watch Philippines (SWP) is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to veto P319.04 billion in questionable items from the ratified 2026 national budget.

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.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM

Bicameral panel agrees on P243.40B unprogrammed appropriations for 2026

Lawmakers in the bicameral conference committee agreed on P243.40 billion in unprogrammed appropriations (UA) for 2026.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM

Congress OKs P37.49 billion budget for LGU financial aid

A bicameral panel approved a P37.49 billion budget for financial assistance to local government units (LGUs) through the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF).

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM

DPWH 2026 budget slashed by P94.8B

The Department of Public Works and Highways' (DPWH) proposed 2026 budget was reduced to P529.6 billion by the bicameral conference committee.

Wed, December 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM

Lawmakers wrap up 4-day bicam meeting for P6.793T national budget

Lawmakers concluded the first-ever open-door bicameral conference committee meeting for the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 on Thursday, December 18, after four days of intensive deliberations.

Tue, December 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM

Rep. Tinio accuses Senate of reallocating P17.9B from gov't workers to LGUs

ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio accused the Senate of reallocating P17.9 billion from government workers' benefits to local government units for 2026.

Mon, December 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Senate Finance Committee chair admits 2026 budget approval no longer on schedule

Senate Finance Committee Chair Sherwin Gatchalian admitted that the 2026 national budget is no longer on schedule for approval.