Recto: 64% cut in Palace budget won’t hamper operations
The Philippine Office of the President is set to operate under a 64-percent budget cut for 2027, following the conclusion of major ASEAN summit hosting duties. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto stated that the reduced funding remains sufficient for essential government operations and public service delivery.
Why it matters
Budgetary adjustments for the executive branch reflect shifting national priorities and the completion of major international diplomatic commitments.
MANILA, Philippines - The Office of the President (OP) will be able to maintain its operations despite a proposed 64-percent cut in its budget for 2027, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said in a statement on Sunday.
The House appropriations committee earlier voted 37-5 to swiftly end debate on the OP's P10.15-billion proposed budget, cutting short discussions after the panel deferred questioning over its spending plan due to parliamentary courtesy.
IRecto said the OP's proposed budget was "enough for the center to oversee government operations, from responding to emergencies, delivering public services, monitoring economic plans, and protecting the national interests."
"We are asking for less while remaining fully prepared to do more," Recto said.
The OP's 2027 proposed budget is significantly lower than its P28 billion budget this year, the bulk of which, at P17.55 billion, was earmarked for hosting the 2026 Asean Summits.
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