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House optimistic over first-ever open bicam — Adiong

House Committee on Appropriations Vice Chairperson Zia Alonto Adiong on Thursday said the House’s push for the first-ever fully open bicameral conference committee is...

Livestream rules! Congress to open bicam—PBBM

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced plans to open the bicameral conference committee (bicam) deliberations on the 2026 national budget to the public, a...

Speaker Dy backs Diokno proposal for live bicameral sessions

Speaker Faustino Dy III on Wednesday expressed full support to open the bicameral conference committee meetings on the proposed ₱6.793-trillion 2026 national budget to...

House issues guidelines on civil society role in 2026 national budget

The House of Representatives on Monday issued interim guidelines to allow people’s organizations and other civil society groups to participate in the 2026 national...

Romualdez vows people’s voice will shape 2026 spending

House Speaker Martin Romualdez reaffirmed his commitment to embracing a more open and accountable government by turning over copies of the P6.793-trillion 2026 National...

Senate, House agree to open budget hearings to the public

Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday hailed the adoption of resolutions by both chambers of Congress to open the national budget process to public scrutiny. "What...

House adopts resolution opening budget talks to civilian observers

The House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted House Resolution (HR) 94, a landmark measure seeking to institutionalize the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs)...

‘Don’t abuse power of the purse:’ Marcos backs Open Bicam

Malacañang on Friday defended President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s stern warning to lawmakers against questionable amendments to the proposed 2026 national budget, reiterating the...

Lacson supports ‘Open Bicam,’ urges ample budget review period

Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday pushed for a more transparent bicameral deliberation or “open bicam” in the budget process, saying it could help identify...
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