House leadership says no talks yet on recalling 2027 budget bill

MANILA — House of Representatives leadership has made no moves to recall the P7.2-trillion budget bill passed by the chamber last week, Senior Deputy Speaker Ferdinand Hernandez said. Hernandez stated that congressional leaders have not discussed rescinding House Bill No. 10858, the spending measure that secured approval from the lower chamber. The announcement appears to settle questions about the fate of the budget bill following its passage.

The 2027 General Appropriations Bill remains a focal point of legislative activity as lawmakers prepare for further deliberations. The measure, which allocates funds across government agencies and programs for the coming fiscal year, represents one of the most significant legislative items on the House agenda.

Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Party-list Representative Antonio Tinio was among those closely monitoring developments surrounding the budget bill. The absence of formal discussions about recalling the measure suggests the House is proceeding with the bill as currently passed, though legislative processes could still result in amendments or modifications during subsequent stages of review.