Group hits retention of questionable programmed funds in 2026 budget

MANILA, Philippines — A budget watchdog on Monday blasted President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. over his decision to retain questionable programmed funds in the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget. Social Watch Philippines (SWP) made the pronouncement the same day Marcos signed into law the General Appropriations Act (GAA) or the 2026 national budget. READ: Marcos vetoes