Bicam 2026 report reveals Home, Senate price range proposal variations

This doc compares the Home and Senate price range proposals for 2026 and particulars how the bicameral convention committee allotted P6.793 trillion

Each chambers of Congress on Monday, December 29, ratified the 2026 bicameral price range report after days of deliberations that stretched previous midnight.

For the primary time, the proceedings had been livestreamed in response to public strain for larger transparency amid the flood management and infrastructure corruption scandal.

The doc beneath compares the Home and Senate price range proposals for 2026, and the figures agreed upon by each chambers within the bicameral convention.

See beneath how the bicam allotted the P6.793-trillion price range for 2026, in addition to the amendments and particular provisions launched by lawmakers:

Congress additionally launched a common abstract of amendments by departments and businesses. See the 2026 bicam report beneath:

The bicameral convention committee has authorised a bigger 2026 price range for the social amelioration program, Help to People in Disaster Conditions, a transfer critics say might gasoline patronage politics.

As well as, P243 billion in unprogrammed appropriations had been granted to the Marcos administration. These standby funds have drawn criticism for allegedly permitting discretionary spending by each Congress and the manager department.

The bicam was affected by last-minute appeals from a number of authorities businesses to regulate their respective budgets. – Rappler.com