MANILA, Aug. 16 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Saturday backed the proposal to livestream all congressional budget deliberations to promote transparency and public engagement.

During the Quezon Educators' Research Convention in Lucena City, DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman stressed the importance of cooperation between the executive and legislative branches to ensure the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) conforms to the priorities set in the 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP).

"Bilang kalihim niyo sa Department of Budget and Management, sinusuportahan ko po ang panukalang i-livestream at gawing mas accessible sa publiko ang lahat ng budget deliberations ng Kongreso, ng Senado, kasama na rin po ang bicameral...