Manila, Jan. 6 -- With the signing of the 2026 General Appropriations Act, congressional oversight and public participation will take center stage in ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public funds, Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said Tuesday.

The chairperson of the House Committee on Public Accounts said the focus now shifts from budget approval to vigilant implementation, with Congress and the public working side by side to keep government agencies in check.

"With the signing of the 2026 General Appropriations Act, congressional oversight and public participation at all levels of budget implementation are now the main drivers to ensure that the national government and its agencies remain committed to transp...