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Senate panel approves P10.15-billion budget for Marcos' office
The Senate finance committee has swiftly approved the proposed P10.15-billion budget allocation for the Office of the President for 2027, advancing it to the full chamber for consideration.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Senate committee on finance gave its approval Wednesday to the Office of the President's proposed P10.15-billion budget for the coming year, moving the measure forward in the legislative process through a "deemed submitted" designation that signals readiness for plenary deliberation.
The finance panel's prompt action reflects customary parliamentary protocol extended to the executive branch as a coequal governmental institution. Committee members also approved the companion budget proposal for the Presidential Management Staff in the same session.
The budgetary allocations now proceed to the full Senate floor for final consideration and approval. The presidential office budget forms part of the broader national budget framework under discussion in Congress for the 2027 fiscal year.
The swift committee approval underscores the collaborative legislative approach traditionally maintained between the Senate and the presidency on routine appropriations matters. Final passage of the presidential budget by the full Senate is expected in coming weeks as the chamber continues its budget deliberations.