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Senate panel approves OVP's P785.2 million budget proposal for 2027
The Senate finance subcommittee has swiftly approved the Office of the Vice President's 2027 budget allocation during a committee-level vote in Manila. The move reflected parliamentary courtesy extended to the OVP, which was among few agencies to propose a reduced budget.
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MANILA – The Senate finance subcommittee approved the Office of the Vice President's proposed 2027 budget of P785.2 million on Tuesday, moving swiftly through the committee-level vote.
The approval was granted citing parliamentary courtesy, a standard practice in legislative proceedings. The OVP was noted as one of the few agencies that chose to reduce its budget request for the coming fiscal year.
The budget proposal now advances to the full Senate for further consideration as lawmakers work through agency spending plans for 2027. The OVP's decision to propose a lower allocation distinguished it among government offices typically seeking increased funding.
The finance subcommittee's rapid approval underscored the streamlined committee process for the vice president's office funding, though final passage requires approval from the full Senate before the budget becomes official.