House prosecutor Terry Ridon said the substantial amount of Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged undeclared assets prompted prosecutors to focus on Article II.
Malacañang said it does not expect Vice President Sara Duterte to help the government's El Niño response, citing her previous remarks about withholding a rice price proposal.
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian ordered a review of CCTV footage to verify circulating photos allegedly showing inappropriate antics inside the Senate session hall.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. affirmed the national government's respect for the Bangsamoro Parliament's authority to select its leaders following the formation of a majority coalition.
As hearings continue, the public awaits the Senate’s findings, which could shape long-term integrity measures in infrastructure budgeting and implementation.
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III welcomed President Marcos’ decision not to certify the 2026 national budget as urgent to allow thorough review by lawmakers.
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) is proposing a PHP15.34 billion budget for 2026 to strengthen disaster risk reduction and resilience efforts.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the realignment of over PHP195 billion in flood control funds to finance emergency aid for communities affected by recent typhoons and future disasters.
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman assured that the realignment of flood control funds will not compromise infrastructure spending, with key projects in schools, hospitals, and agriculture still set for implementation.
President Marcos ordered the reallocation of PHP255.5 billion in flood control funds to priority programs, while a new law now extends land leases for foreign investors up to 99 years.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed that the PHP6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 will be free of congressional insertions and irregularities, focusing solely on programs that genuinely benefit Filipinos.