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Lawmakers hold prep meetings ahead of formal 2027 budget review
A parliamentary sub-committee has conducted preliminary sessions to organize discussions on proposed amendments to next year's national budget. Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno confirmed the meetings focused on procedural matters rather than substantive policy changes.
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MANILA — Key legislators tasked with scrutinizing modifications to the 2027 national spending plan have convened in preparatory sessions ahead of formal deliberations, according to Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno.
The sub-committee of senior lawmakers met to establish the agenda and identify priority topics for discussion when the group formally assembles, Puno disclosed. The preliminary gatherings focused on procedural arrangements and coordination rather than reviewing substantive budget amendments.
The move reflects standard legislative practice, with committees typically conducting pre-session meetings to ensure orderly and efficient handling of complex fiscal matters. The 2027 budget represents a key government priority requiring careful parliamentary review.
No timeline has been disclosed for when the sub-committee will commence its formal sessions to evaluate the proposed budget adjustments. The group's work will form part of the broader congressional budget review process scheduled in the coming months.