P7.2-T national budget bill for 2027 filed in House
The Philippine House of Representatives has formally filed the 2027 General Appropriations Bill, proposing a national budget of ₱7.2 trillion. The bill prioritizes funding for education, public works, and health sectors while emphasizing transparency in the legislative process.
Why it matters
This budget sets the fiscal roadmap for the Philippines, directly impacting public service delivery and economic development for the year 2027.
Manila Bulletin - P7.2-T national budget bill for 2027 filed in House
P7.2-T national budget bill for 2027 filed in House
Rep. Mikaela Angela Suansing files the 2027 General Appropriations Bill (HB 10858), worth ₱7.2 trillion, further formalizing House budget deliberations.
The proposed allocations prioritize education (₱976B), public works (₱644B), health (₱353.8B), and other key sectors, while keeping the total outlay fixed at ₱7.2 trillion.
Suansing, Speaker Faustino Dy, and Majority Leader Sandro Marcos vow to uphold transparency reforms such as BARSc and livestreamed bicameral deliberations during the budget process.
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