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Senators adjust schedule for Duterte impeachment trial and 2027 budget

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Senators have agreed to work ‘double time’ to finish the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte before the end of the year while also allotting time for deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget. This schedule adjustment ensures that both the high-profile impeachment case and the crucial budget approval are completed on time, affecting national governance and public services in Quezon City and across the Philippines. The Senate will operate under an adjusted work schedule, likely including extended sessions or weekend hearings, to meet the year-end deadline for the impeachment trial and budget deliberations. Specific dates and times have not been publicly detailed yet.

Only 30 of 179 transit projects get 2027 budget nod

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The Department of Budget and Management has approved only 30 of the 179 transportation projects proposed for the 2027 national budget, leaving many bus and train projects without confirmed funding. The final list will depend on congressional deliberations and the enacted budget. Quezon City residents who rely on buses, trains, and other public transit could face delays or cancellations of planned improvements if these projects are not funded. This budget decision affects daily commuting and long-term transport connectivity across Metro Manila. The approved 30 projects are part of the proposed 2027 national budget, which still needs approval by Congress and the President. Commuters should monitor the budget deliberations and the Department of Transportation’s announcements for the final list of funded projects.

Senate Plans Concurrent Sessions to Avoid Budget Delay Amid VP Trial

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The Philippine Senate is considering holding concurrent budget deliberations and plenary sessions to prevent delays in passing the national budget, as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continues to consume legislative time. The timely passage of the national budget is crucial for government operations and public services that directly affect residents of Quezon City and all Filipinos, including infrastructure projects, education funding, and health programs. Delays could disrupt essential services and economic stability. The Senate leadership is exploring ways to allow budget deliberations to proceed in committee sessions while plenary sessions focus on the impeachment trial. This approach aims to maximize legislative productivity during a compressed timeline.

DOJ Confidential Funds Surge Nearly Tenfold in 2025

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The Department of Justice’s confidential funds for 2025 have increased nearly tenfold compared to previous years, prompting ACT Representative Antonio Tinio to question the justification for the ballooning allocation. This significant increase in confidential funds raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the use of public money, especially for Quezon City residents who are taxpayers and rely on the DOJ for justice and security. The exact figures and breakdown of the DOJ’s confidential funds have not yet been disclosed. Tinio’s query highlights the need for a detailed explanation from the DOJ on how these funds will be utilized.

Zero EDSA busway funding in DOTr 2027 budget alarms commuters

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The Move as One Coalition has flagged that the Department of Transportation’s proposed 2027 budget allocates zero funding for EDSA busway service contracting and fuel subsidies for transport drivers. The coalition is questioning the absence of these items in the budget proposal. The EDSA busway carries up to 300,000 passengers daily, including many Quezon City residents who rely on it for commuting. Zero funding could threaten the continuity of service contracting and fuel subsidies, potentially affecting busway operations and driver livelihoods. The funding gap appears in DOTr’s proposed 2027 national budget, which will still undergo congressional deliberations. Commuters and transport groups should monitor budget hearings for possible restoration of funds or adjustments to busway services.