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Palace calls on budget watchdogs to flag concerns in 2027 budget
Malacañang has urged budget monitoring groups to report any irregularities they discover while reviewing the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is prepared to address any alleged anomalies identified during the budget scrutiny process.
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The Palace made its call for heightened oversight during a briefing Tuesday, with Press Officer Claire Castro emphasizing the administration's commitment to ensuring fiscal transparency. Castro said the president would take note of concerns raised by civil society organizations and other budget watchdog groups as they examine the administration's spending proposals for the coming year.
The P7.2-trillion budget proposal represents the administration's spending roadmap for 2027 and is expected to undergo extensive review by Congress and independent monitors before approval. Palace officials stressed that identifying potential issues early in the legislative process would help strengthen the final budget and prevent wasteful or irregular expenditures.
The move underscores the administration's stated emphasis on accountability in public spending. Civil society organizations have increasingly played a role in monitoring government budgets across the region, and the Palace's invitation reflects growing recognition of their importance in the oversight process.
The House of Representatives is expected to consult with budget watchdog organizations as part of its deliberation process on the proposed spending plan.