Marcos: 2026 budget geared toward 'biggest treasure: our people'

Manila Bulletin

President Marcos has submitted to Congress a proposed ₱6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, saying it marks a deliberate shift from infrastructure-heavy investments to greater funding for the country’s human capital.  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/08/13/marcos-2026-budget-geared-toward-biggest-treasure-our-people  Join this channel to get access to perks:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join   Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin   Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin  Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin   #ManilaBulletinOnline  #ManilaBulletin  #LatestNews

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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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