Politics · Philippines Bureau
House panel approves P2.35-billion budget increase for DOTr 2027
The Department of Transportation will receive an additional P2.349 billion in its 2027 budget allocation after the House subcommittee approved amendments to fund four priority programs.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The House of Representatives' Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee has greenlit a P2.349-billion budget boost for the Department of Transportation in 2027, marking a significant investment in the agency's key initiatives. The subcommittee's approval on Thursday paves the way for enhanced funding of four critical programs under the transportation department's operational mandate. The budget amendments reflect the legislative body's commitment to addressing transportation infrastructure and services across the country. Details of the specific programs targeted for the additional funding were under deliberation as the subcommittee continued its review process. The approval represents a substantive commitment from Congress to support DOTr's strategic objectives in the coming fiscal year.