Manila, Dec. 17 -- The bicameral conference committee on the proposed 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) retained a reduced allocation for the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), citing low utilization rates.

House Committee on Appropriations chairperson Rep. Mikaela Angela Suansing on Tuesday said the House proposal kept DHSUD's budget at PHP3.09 billion, consistent with the National Expenditure Program (NEP).

Senate Committee on Finance chairperson Sherwin Gatchalian said the DHSUD allocation covers agency operations and technical services, including general management and supervision, technical advisory services to local government units (LGUs), m...