This document consolidates the official budget advocacy inputs of the People’s Budget Coalition and its partner civil society organizations for the 2026 Philippine national budget cycle. Submitted to both chambers of Congress, it presents a comprehensive set of interpellation questions, programmatic proposals, and indicative budget allocations across key sectors such as education, labor and social protection, health, environment, and governance. Drawing from grassroots consultations, sectoral data, and policy analysis, the coalition critiques the persistence of patronage-based allocations and advocates for a shift toward transparent, rules-based, and equity-driven budgeting. Notable recommendations include restoring and expanding funding for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), launching the Teacher Education Scholarship Program (TESP), strengthening civic education and decentralized education governance, and institutionalizing open contracting and beneficial ownership transparency. The document also calls for science-based infrastructure planning and climate-resilient investments, underscoring the need for a responsive and inclusive fiscal framework that aligns with long-term development goals and democratic accountability.
