MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday signed into law the ₱6.7-trillion national budget for 2026. The signing was initially scheduled before the end of 2025, but did not push through due to changes in the legislative calendar and the need for a more extensive assessment. READ: 2026 budget: Marcos urged to veto P319B in questionable items This year marks the first time since Marcos assumed office that the country has operated under a reenacted budget. The last time the government operated under a reenacted budget was in 2019, when former President Rodrigo Duterte signed the General Appropriations Bill […]... Keep on reading: Marcos signs 2026 national budget