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House reallocated P115.82 billion in revised 2027 budget plan
The House of Representatives adjusted its spending priorities by rechanneling over P115 billion from the executive's proposed budget, according to the chamber's senior appropriations official. The revised figure marks a downward adjustment from an earlier estimate issued by lawmakers.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA – The House of Representatives reallocated P115.82 billion from the administration's spending proposal for the 2027 national budget, Bataan Representative Albert Garcia disclosed Monday. The adjustment represents a correction from a previously reported figure of P116.32 billion that a special legislative panel had apparently agreed upon last month.
Garcia, serving as senior vice chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, said the realignments reflect the chamber's budgetary priorities as it finalizes the spending blueprint. The P115.82-billion adjustment involves redirecting funds across various government agencies and programs based on legislative assessments of fiscal needs.
The House is expected to conclude its deliberations on the 2027 budget bill in the coming weeks. The budget measure must still undergo Senate review and approval before being transmitted to the President for signature into law.
The budget reallocation process allows lawmakers to redistribute funds within the overall appropriations envelope to address what they deem as critical spending needs across different sectors and programs.