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Palace expects 2026 budget bill on Marcos’ desk before Christmas

Palace press officer Claire Castro. Screengrab from Presidential Communications Office. MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang ...
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The trail from a 2023 bill to the voided PhilHealth fund transfer

On paper, it began as a narrow tweak to a budget rule. In November 2023, a short, technical bill quietly moved through the House of Representatives. It promised to “maximize idle funds” in ...