Dy vows ‘strict oversight’ over newly-signed P6.7 trillion 2026 budget

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will be strict in scrutinizing the newly-signed 2026 national budget to ensure that public funds are spent efficiently and within the bounds of law, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said on Monday. In a statement after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the budget bill, Dy stressed that the