The House of Representatives will resume sessions on December 29 after amending its legislative calendar to allow more time to ratify the proposed ₱6.793-trillion national budget for 2026.
During Monday’s plenary, House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, Ilocos Norte 1st District Representative, moved to adjust the schedule, noting the chamber was originally set to adjourn on December 22.
“Mr. Speaker, I manifest before this body that additional time is required to complete the preparation and ratification of the conference committee report on the General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026. The ratification of the said committee report is imperative to ensure the continuity of government operations and the faithful implementation of the national budget for the ensuing fiscal year,” Marcos said.
He added that the adjustment would align with a similar move expected from the Senate.
“I move to amend anew the legislative calendar particularly on the resumption of session from December 22, 2025 to December 29, 2025; and on the adjournment of session, from December 23, 2025, to December 30, 2025,” he said.
“All other dates in the previously adopted calendar shall remain the same.”
House Deputy Speaker Yevgeny Emano approved the motion after no objections were raised. Regular sessions will resume on January 26, 2026.