DBM vows to comply with SC ruling on 2026 budget's unprogrammed funds

GMA Network - Oct 25, 2026

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Sunday that it would comply with the Supreme Court"s (SC) directives on unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2026 national budget.

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