Senate Panel Backs VP’s P785-M Budget for 2027
The Philippine Senate Finance Subcommittee has endorsed the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) proposed P785.20-million budget for 2027, an 11.67% decrease from the current year's allocation. The OVP cited program recalibration and efficient execution for the voluntary budget reduction.
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