DBM: No Funds Released Under 'Unconstitutional' Provisions of 2026 Budget
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has confirmed that no funds have been released from the special provisions authorizing unprogrammed appropriations under the 2026 General Appropriations Act, which the Supreme Court declared unconstitutional. This indicates no immediate impact on budget execution.
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