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Federal polytechnics face potential zero allocations in the 2026 budget after only four rectors attended the defense session before the House of Representatives. The House Committee on Polytechnics had scheduled the defense for 14 institutions, but several rectors did not appear, citing various reasons.

The committee has set a new date for rescheduled defenses, but failure to attend could result in no budget allocation. The House of Representatives holds the authority to withhold funding based on compliance with budgetary processes.