What happens to the vetoed payment for personnel services? The item was among seven UA allocations vetoed by Ferdinand Marcos Jr. when he signed the 2026 General Appropriations Act. Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo said personnel benefits are guaranteed and earned, covering both civilian employees and military and uniformed personnel. Tinio, however, criticized the veto, saying it effectively confirms that new hires and retirement-related personnel requirements could be placed at risk. He also faulted the DBM for addressing only P24 billion previously associated with the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund, rather than the full P43.24 billion vetoed under unprogrammed appropriations.

Source: Philippine Star January 07, 2026 00:32 UTC