Marcos' Plan to Observe Budget Debates Welcomed

Marcos' plan to observe budget debates welcomed

SENATOR-ELECT Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday said he was supportive of the plan of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to assume the role of an observer in the upcoming bicameral deliberations on the 2026 national budget. Lacson added that such a gesture would be beneficial if the President would just maintain an observational role and refrains from actively participating in the discussions. "This will send a clear and powerful signal to the members of …

Hontiveros: President has no role in budget bicam according to Constitution

The President has no role to be an observer in the deliberations of the national budget, Senate deputy minority leader Senator Risa Hontiveros said. **media[13462]**Hontiveros pointed this out as she opposed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s prospective role as an observer during the bicameral conference committee meeting on the proposed 2026 national budget.Hontiveros warned allowing the President to proceed and be an observer during …

Lacson supports marcos’ budget oversight, hontiveros warns of constitutional limits

Senator-elect Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and Senator Risa Hontiveros are at odds over President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plan to observe the upcoming national budget deliberations. The Department of Budget and Management earlier said the President intends to monitor the entire budget process to ensure alignment with government priorities. Lacson welcomed the move, saying it could strengthen …