Politics · Philippines Bureau
House approves P27.9 billion Congress budget for 2027
The House of Representatives has greenlit the proposed P27.89-billion budget allocation for the Congress of the Philippines in 2027, ending deliberations without any interpellation from lawmakers.
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MANILA — The House of Representatives approved the P27.89-billion budget for the Congress of the Philippines for 2027 on Thursday, completing the measure with no questions raised during plenary proceedings.
Davao de Oro Representative Maria Carmen Zamora sponsored the proposed budget allocation, which encompasses funding for the Senate, House of Representatives, and related electoral bodies of Congress.
The swift passage marked an unusually streamlined approval process, with lawmakers opting to forego the typical interpellation period that often accompanies substantial budget proposals. This procedural move allowed the chamber to advance the measure without extended debate.
The approved budget is expected to support the operational needs and administrative functions of the legislative branch throughout 2027. The funding allocation comes as Congress continues its legislative agenda for the year.