Recto convenes Cabinet members to discuss budget execution

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has convened members of the Cabinet to discuss and ensure the strategic alignment of the national budget for fiscal year 2026. 

Recto said "budget execution" was tackled, which should be in line with the administration's priorities and development agenda.

The meeting was held last Monday, January 12. 

No other details were provided by the Office of the Executive Secretary as of posting time.

Present during the meeting were Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo, Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Presidential Management Staff Secretary Elaine Masukat, and Finance Undersecretary Karlo Fermin Adriano. — VDV, GMA Integrated News