Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday said the passage of the PHP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget marks the beginning of a more transparent, accountable, and service-oriented Congress.
“Maaaring hindi perpekto ang ating badyet, ngunit ito ay malinaw na simula ng bagong yugto sa ating paglilingkod —ang unang hakbang tungo sa tunay na Badyet ng Bayan: Bukas at Tapat sa Sambayanan,” Dy said after the General Appropriations Bill (GAB) was approved on third and final reading.
He emphasized that the 2026 budget was crafted with integrity and care to ensure that every peso benefits ordinary Filipinos through programs in education, health, social welfare, and infrastructure.
“Ang sagradong mandato ng pamahalaan ay ang makatarungan, bukas, at responsableng pamamahagi ng yaman at oportunidad para sa ating lahat. Iyan ang diwa ng Kongreso,” Dy added.
The education sector received the highest allocation of PHP1.281 trillion, equivalent to 4.1 percent of the country’s GDP, highlighting the government’s commitment to the youth.
Dy said the budget also supports healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, and social protection to promote inclusive growth. He thanked both the majority and minority blocs for their cooperation, saying their collaboration produced a people-centered spending plan.
The Speaker also expressed gratitude to the Appropriations Committee led by Chairperson Mikaela Suansing, as well as to the House Secretariat and staff for their hard work.
Dy assured that Congress will continue to welcome public scrutiny and uphold transparency.
“At sa lahat ng mga pumupuna sa ating institusyon, maraming salamat din po. Kayo po ang umuudyok sa amin na ituwid ang ating mga gawain,” he said. “Kung mayroon pa po kaming pagkukulang, sige lang po; nandito lang po kami; handa po kaming makinig sa inyo. Palaging bukas ang Kongreso para sa inyo.”
He concluded by urging lawmakers to treat the adjournment not as a pause, but as a renewed beginning — one defined by accountability, integrity, and genuine public service.