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Challenge at SC looms even as Marcos vetoes ₱92.5B in 2026 budget
Protesters condemn President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s approval of the ₱6.79-trillion national budget in a rally on Mendiola Street on Jan. 5. —PHOTO BY BULLIT MARQUEZ
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January 6, 2026February 19, 2026News

Challenge at SC looms even as Marcos vetoes ₱92.5B in 2026 budget

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday vetoed ₱92.5 billion in unprogrammed appropriations in the 2026 budget, but an opposition lawmaker said he and his colleagues would take the matter to the Supreme Court (SC). House Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice said they were awaiting a copy of the President’s veto message...

Members of the Kilusang Bayan Kontra Kurakot lay a wreath at the foot of the Rizal Monument during the 129th death anniversary of the country's national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal last Dec. 30 in Manila to honor his legacy, ideals and patriotism with a vow to continue fighting for good governance. -—PHOTO BY BULLIT MARQUEZ
Members of the Kilusang Bayan Kontra Kurakot lay a wreath at the foot of the Rizal Monument during the 129th death anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal last Dec. 30 in Manila, with a vow to continue fighting for good governance. -—PHOTO BY BULLIT MARQUEZ
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January 2, 2026February 19, 2026Opinion

Let us make it a happier new year

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As children, we realize quickly the falsehood of elf workshops, Rudolph, and Santa Claus. In our maturity, the next myth we debunk is that of a merry Christmas. Indeed, while Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” replays for the 13th time in a neighbor’s home, while guests biding time to bow out move on...

Former public works undersecretary Catalina Cabral — PHOTO FROM PNA.GOV.PH
Former public works undersecretary Catalina Cabral — PHOTO FROM PNA.GOV.PH
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December 20, 2025December 20, 2025News

Ex-DPWH official Cabral dead just as bicam produces ‘corruption-free’ budget 

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On the day Congress came one step away from approving the proposed “corruption-free” ₱6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, a former official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) being investigated in connection with the anomalous multibillion-peso flood control projects fell to her death from Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet. The body of former...

Budget reform advocates urge the bicam: Abolish unprogrammed appropriations
Members of the House of Representatives completed sponsorship and plenary debates on the proposed 2026 national budget last Dec. 5. —PHOTO FROM CONGRESS.GOV.PH
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December 12, 2025December 16, 2025News

Budget reform advocates urge the bicam: Abolish unprogrammed appropriations

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With the first-ever open bicameral conference (bicam) set to start on Dec. 13 to reconcile the Senate and House versions of the proposed ₱6.7-trillion national budget for 2026, reform advocates have one distinctive call: for the bicam members to abolish unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the budget measure that have been the source of “insertions” and...