Lastly, Prof. lan Hecita of the Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Good Governance (De La Salle University) recommends that CHED funds be allocated to universities for independent monitoring and evaluation of government programs. The goal is to ensure resources deliver real results, not just activities.

Sonny Africa of IBON Foundation suggests that aside from the Transparency Dashboard, there should also be a National Development Dashboard, to make every peso count.

Atty. Mack Hale Bunagan of Caucus of Development NGO Networks, expresses support in the call for open budget, and digitalization noting that it will be useful for Civil Society groups across the country to be an advocate for the needs of their provinces.

Move as One, represented by Mary Grace Modales, is a coalition of over 142 organizations advocating for a more inclusive, people-centered transportation system in the Philippines.

Bryan Gonzales of Good Government PH, a youth-led network advancing good governance. He states that they are new to budget advocacy, but the group sees the national budget as a key reflection of the Philippines’ development priorities.

Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) represented by Executive Director Hanibal Calamba, recommends the following, while noting that it is not merely the lack of funds, but how it is actually spent.

Dr. Ma. Victoria Raqueeza of Social Watch Philippines: “Despite modest increases in the 2026 NEP, millions remain excluded from quality education, especially out-of-school youth, children with disabilities, indigenous peoples and Muslim learners.”

NOW: Senate Finance Committee Chair Sherwin Gatchalian holds a public hearing with Civil Society Organizations on transparency, accountability, and priorities for the 2026 national budget.

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