The House of Representatives is seeking a ₱27 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, lower than its ₱33 billion allocation for 2025, according to the House-approved House Bill 4058.
Under the proposed budget, ₱14.89 billion is allotted for general management and supervision, ₱649.4 million for personnel benefits, and ₱12.16 billion for legislation and related activities.
While allocations for management and personnel benefits have increased from the previous year, funding for legislation has decreased sharply from ₱22 billion to ₱12.16 billion.
The proposed budget also includes ₱18 billion for maintenance and operating expenses, ₱8.12 billion for personnel services, and ₱1 billion for capital outlay.
Despite the reduction, the ₱27-billion proposal remains significantly higher than the ₱16.3-billion budget recommended by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for the legislative chamber next year.
The House of Representatives is seeking a ₱27 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, lower than its ₱33 billion allocation for 2025, according to the House-approved House Bill 4058.
Under the proposed budget, ₱14.89 billion is allotted for general management and supervision, ₱649.4 million for personnel benefits, and ₱12.16 billion for legislation and related activities.
While allocations for management and personnel benefits have increased from the previous year, funding for legislation has decreased sharply from ₱22 billion to ₱12.16 billion.
The proposed budget also includes ₱18 billion for maintenance and operating expenses, ₱8.12 billion for personnel services, and ₱1 billion for capital outlay.
Despite the reduction, the ₱27-billion proposal remains significantly higher than the ₱16.3-billion budget recommended by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for the legislative chamber next year.
Gabriela Party-list Representative Sarah Elago called on the House leadership to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of its funds, emphasizing the need for clarity amid persistent corruption concerns.
Gabriela Party-list Representative Sarah Elago called on the House leadership to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of its funds, emphasizing the need for clarity amid persistent corruption concerns.