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Bicam approves higher AICS budget for 2026

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MANILA, Philippines – The bicameral conference committee has agreed to increase the budget allotment for Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) — which transparency advocates deemed as soft pork — to over P63.9 billion. The AICS allocation nearly doubled from P26.9 billion under the National Expenditure Program. The House of Representatives approved P59.09 billion for the program, while the Senate approved around P34 billion. Sena…

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Bicam approves higher AICS budget for 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The bicameral conference committee has agreed to increase the budget allotment for Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) — which transparency advocates deemed as soft pork — to over P63.9 billion. The AICS allocation nearly doubled from P26.9 billion under the National Expenditure Program. The House of Representatives approved P59.09 billion for the program, while the Senate approved around P34 billion. Sena…

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Rappler broke the news in Philippines on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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