00:00President Marcos has submitted to Congress a proposed P6.793 Trillion National Budget for 2026,
00:11marking a shift from big infrastructure projects to greater funding for the Filipino people.
00:16The proposed National Expenditure Program is anchored on the theme,
00:21Agenda for Prosperity, nurturing future-ready generations to achieve the full potential of the nation.
00:27The proposed budget is equivalent to 22% of gross domestic product,
00:33which is 7.4% higher than this year's P6.326 Trillion NEP.
00:40In his budget message, the President said that while the administration continues to pursue its desired economic transformation,
00:47he said that it is now time to focus on the needs of the people.
00:52Marcos is confident that the Philippines is on track with its agenda for prosperity
00:56and poised to be a leader among nations, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
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