DBM: Budget provisions unaffected by SC ruling implementable
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) stated that provisions of the 2026 national budget not affected by the Supreme Court's ruling on unprogrammed appropriations (UA) remain implementable. The government will comply with the ruling while reserving the right to seek reconsideration.
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