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Senate panel approves P7.232B Ombudsman budget for 2027
The Senate Committee on Finance has greenlit the Office of the Ombudsman's proposed P7.232-billion budget allocation for 2027, marking a significant reduction from the agency's initial request.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Senate Committee on Finance has approved the Office of the Ombudsman's proposed P7.232-billion budget for fiscal year 2027, according to Senior Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito, who chairs the committee.
The approval represents a scaled-down version of the Ombudsman's original budget request, which totaled P12.797 billion submitted to the Department of Budget and Management. The gap between the initial request and the approved amount underscores ongoing budgetary constraints facing the government's fiscal planning process.
The Ombudsman's office, tasked with investigating complaints against public officials and addressing citizen grievances, plays a critical role in the Philippines' anti-corruption and good governance framework. The 2027 budget approval moves forward the agency's funding plans as the Senate continues deliberations on the national budget.
The committee's action follows the broader appropriations process now underway in Congress, as lawmakers work to finalize spending allocations across all government agencies for the coming year.