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Makabayan lawmakers push for education, worker spending in 2027 budget
Progressive lawmakers are calling on budget officials to allocate more resources toward education, government employee benefits, and social services as Congress moves forward with amendments to the P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget.
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The Makabayan bloc has urged the House Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee to prioritize key sectors including education, government workers' compensation, social services, and agriculture during deliberations on the 2027 budget bill.
The push comes as the House of Representatives concluded plenary discussions on the P7.2-trillion spending measure last week. The subcommittee is now tasked with reviewing and approving proposed amendments to the budget legislation before it advances further in the legislative process.
Makabayan representatives have consistently advocated for increased government investment in social programs and public sector employee benefits. The bloc's intervention underscores ongoing legislative debate over budget priorities as Congress balances competing fiscal demands for the coming fiscal year.
The subcommittee's review process will determine which amendments proceed to a full House vote, making the body's decisions crucial for shaping final budget allocations across government agencies and services.