Mas mataas ng P407B sa 2026... P7.2 trilyon budget sa 2027

ni Mylene Alfonso @News | June 27, 2026

Photo: Department of Budget and Management

Inirekomenda ng administrasyong Marcos ang panukalang P7.2 trilyong pambansang budget para sa 2027, na mas mataas ng anim na porsyento kumpara sa P6.793-T alokasyon ngayong taon, ayon sa Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

Batay sa National Budget Memorandum No. 158 na inilathala nitong Biyernes, Hunyo 26, ang panukalang P7.2-T pambansang budget para sa 2027 ay katumbas ng 21.7% ng gross domestic product (GDP) ng bansa. 

Mas mataas ito ng 6% o P407 bilyon kumpara sa P6.793-T budget na inilaan para sa 2026.

Inaasahang popondohan ng panukalang badyet ang mga pangunahing programa at proyekto ng pamahalaan sa susunod na taon, kabilang ang mga prayoridad sa imprastraktura, edukasyon, kalusugan, at iba pang serbisyong pampubliko. 

Nabatid na dadaan pa sa deliberasyon at pag-apruba ng Kongreso ang panukalang General Appropriations Act bago ito tuluyang maipatupad sa 2027.

PAGCOR Photography Contest 2026

by Info @Brand Zone | June 26, 2026

About the contest

The PAGCOR PhotoCon 2026

The PAGCOR Photography Contest is a nationwide photography competition for professional and amateur photographers.

The theme of PAGCOR Photography Contest 2026 is Kids at Play(Kids@Play).

This year’s theme celebrates the essence of grassroots and community play; those moments when children chase one another in dusty fields, jump rope in village streets, or invent games from simple things.

Simple as they may seem, these games shape values such as discipline, persistence, sportsmanship, and resilience; the same virtues that turn children into champions long before they enter any arena.

Through active play, dreams begin and their future is shaped.

Photocon 2026 has three (3) categories:(1) Conventional which is for photos taken using all types of traditional or conventional cameras like Single Lens Reflex or Digital SLR, compact cameras and the like;(2) Mobile for photos taken using mobile devices like smartphones, tablets; and(3) Drone for images taken using drone-mounted cameras.

Out of all the entries submitted and qualified, finalists will be chosen by an esteemed panel of judges - 16 for conventional, 16 for mobile and 16 for drone.

These will be narrowed down further to the grand winners - 8 for the conventional category who will each receive Php100,000 cash, and 8 for the mobile category who will take home Php50,000 cash each and 8 for the drone category who will be awarded Php50,000 cash each. The 24 non-winning finalists will get consolation prizes – P35,000 each for the conventional while P20,000 each for the mobile and drone categories. A special cash prize of P10,000 will also be given the “People’s Choice Award” photos for each category.

Contest duration is from February 1 to June 30, 2026.

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Show us what makes the Philippines stand out from the rest of the world.

"Your extraordinary talent shows us that Filipino creativity is world-class. While PAGCOR's primary duty is regulation, revenue generation, and tourism promotion, we are equally proud of advocacies like this that nurture talent and give Filipinos the platform they deserve."

Alejandro H. Tengco, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO.

Bringing Hope to Mindanao: COSOVA Partners with Angat Buhay for Earthquake Relief Efforts

by Info @Brand Zone | June 23, 2026

In the difficult days following the recent earthquake in Mindanao, COSOVA took immediate action to support affected communities by donating a full truckload of single mattresses and pillows through Angat Buhay, a trusted organization known for its transparent and efficient disaster response efforts.

The donation, officially turned over on June 13, 2025, was carefully prepared at COSOVA’s warehouse in Bulacan with the help of employees and volunteers. Each mattress and pillow was packed with one goal in mind: to bring comfort and relief to families staying in evacuation centers and temporary shelters.

As a brand centered on rest and home comfort, COSOVA believes that meaningful support goes beyond products. In times of crisis, something as simple as a clean mattress and pillow can provide families with a safer, more comfortable space to rest and recover.

Through this initiative, COSOVA reaffirms its commitment to creating a positive impact beyond business. By partnering with Angat Buhay, the company hopes to help bring hope, comfort, and support to Mindanao as communities continue rebuilding after the disaster.

#Cosova #Bayanihan