Lawmakers praise President’s action on nat’l budget, vow oversight

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s move to veto P92.5 billion worth of projects under unprogrammed appropriations (UAs), saying it was part of the government’s effort to make the 2026 national budget “squeaky clean.” “I know the 2026 budget is by far the cleanest ever, but it seems the President wants it