Budget delay no threat to services, Capitol officials say

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Despite waiting for final approval for the P11.9 billion proposed budget for 2026, Capitol officials assured the public that the delivery of provincial services would continue uninterrupted. The Cebu Provincial Board has approved on second reading the proposed P11.9-billion provincial budget for 2026, with the third and final reading set after the Christmas break.  Until then, the provincial government will operate under a reenacted budget at the start of the year, said Board Member Celestino “Tining” Martinez III, chairperson of the Committee on Budget and Appropriations. However, the legislator stressed that postponing the final reading until […]... Keep on reading: Budget delay no threat to services, Capitol officials say