Senate OKs P6.793-trillion budget; bicam conference set Dec. 11-13

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has finally approved the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for next year. With 17 votes in favor and zero abstentions, the upper chamber passed House Bill No. 4058, or the General Appropriations Act of 2026, during Tuesday’s plenary session. No senator voted against the measure. Now that the House of Representatives and