Education, Infra Get Lion’s Share of Proposed P6.79 Trillion Budget for 2026

Education, infra get lion’s share of proposed P6.79 trillion budget for 2026

The proposed P6.793-trillion budget for 2026 allocates major increases to education, healthcare, transportation and infrastructure, with education receiving the highest priority under the National Expenditure Program.

Philippines to Borrow $47 Billion in 2026 as Budget Gap Widens

(Bloomberg) — The Philippine government plans to borrow 2.68 trillion pesos ($47 billion) in 2026, slightly higher than this year’s estimate, as it seeks to spend more for priority projects including infrastructure, education and healthcare.

Education, Public Works, Health Remain Top Priorities In 2026 NEP

Education, public works, and health remain the top sectors to receive the biggest allocations under the proposed National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2026. According to government budget data made public Wednesday, the top three sectors have the same ranking as in the 2025 NEP. The proposed national budget for next year amounts to PHP 6.793 trillion, 7.4 percent higher than the enacted 2025 budget. The education sector will get PHP928.5 billio…