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House Members Push for Higher DHSUD Funding Despite 2027 Budget Cuts
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are advocating for increased budget allocation to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, even as the government implements significant reductions across various programs in next year's spending plan.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Members of the House Committee on Appropriations have moved to boost funding for the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) during deliberations on the agency's 2027 budget proposal, marking a countertrend to broader spending cuts announced in the National Expenditure Program.
The push for increased DHSUD allocation reflects legislative priority on housing and urban development initiatives despite fiscal constraints facing the national government. Lawmakers emphasized the critical importance of the department's mandate in addressing the country's persistent housing backlog and managing rapid urbanization across the archipelago.
The committee's stance comes as various government agencies face budget reductions under the proposed expenditure framework for next year. Officials and legislators have highlighted that investments in human settlements and urban development infrastructure remain essential to achieving long-term national development objectives and improving living conditions for Filipino communities.
The discussions represent ongoing deliberations between the executive and legislative branches over resource allocation priorities. Final budget decisions will be determined through the legislative process before the appropriations bill advances for further consideration in both chambers of Congress.