2027 Budget Projects Thoroughly Vetted, Says House Appropriations Head

House Appropriations Committee chairperson Mikaela Suansing stated that projects in the proposed 2027 national budget have undergone multiple review layers, addressing concerns about alleged duplicate items. She affirmed that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) conduct initial vetting, with the House committee adding another review stage.