BUDGET Secretary Amenah Pangandaman formally handed over the proposed P6.793-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2026 to Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez during a ceremony at the House of Representatives on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
This marks the official start of the budget deliberation process in the legislative branch. The proposed budget outlines the government’s spending priorities for the upcoming year and will be subject to scrutiny and debate by members of the House.
Speaker Romualdez, in his address, emphasized the House’s commitment to a transparent and inclusive budget process.
He highlighted the reforms instituted to ensure that the budget is worthy of public trust, vowing that every peso allocated will translate into tangible services and benefits for the Filipino people.
The Speaker’s statement underscores the House’s intention to carefully review and potentially revise the proposed budget to align with the needs and priorities of the nation.
