Bicameral

Bicam approves higher AICS funding in 2026 budget

18 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI Bild genererad av AI

The bicameral conference committee has approved an increase in funding for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program to P63.8 billion for 2026, despite concerns over potential political misuse. Lawmakers also addressed last-minute requests from government agencies and approved budgets for over 20 agencies. Malacañang insists on passing a new budget to avoid reenacting the previous one.