House to debate 2027 budget amendments as plenary discussions begin

MANILA — The House of Representatives is poised to launch plenary discussions on the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, marking a critical stage in the legislative budget cycle.

Floor debates are scheduled to commence on Tuesday as lawmakers move to examine amendments to the spending measure. The deliberation process is expected to involve detailed scrutiny of budget allocations across government agencies and priorities for the coming fiscal year.

A sub-committee comprising representatives from major political parties and the minority bloc is set to convene late this week or early next to coordinate on proposed amendments before bringing recommendations back to the full chamber. The cross-party composition of the panel is intended to ensure broad input from the legislature's various political factions.

The 2027 budget represents the administration's fiscal roadmap for the upcoming year and will determine government spending levels across key sectors including infrastructure, health, education, and defense. The amendment phase allows lawmakers to reallocate funds and adjust spending priorities before the measure advances toward final passage.