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Senate Vows to Guard 2027 Budget After SC Rules Past Budgets Unconstitutional

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 21
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The Supreme Court ruled that Congress committed grave abuse of discretion by inflating the executive branch’s recommended budget for unprogrammed funds in the 2024 budget, which was 121 pages long. In response, Senate leaders vowed to strictly guard the proposed 2027 national budget against irregular realignments. Panfilo Lacson predicted internal political drama among members of the House of Representatives as the Senate intends to restore hundreds of billions of pesos in cuts and realignments.

From philstar.com

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The court's decision declared the 2024, 2025, and parts of the 2026 national budgets unconstitutional. The Senate's move to restore significant cuts and reallocations impacts the national spending plan for the Philippines. Senate Finance committee chair Sen. JV Ejercito stated that the Senate would draw lessons from the ruling to ensure restraint in the 2027 budget.

From philstar.com

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  • Panfilo LacsonCommented on the political mood and budget actions of the House of Representatives
  • House of RepresentativesThe lower legislative body whose appropriations are being reviewed and cut
  • senateThe legislative body taking oversight of the budget and restoring cuts
  • PhilippinesThe country whose national budget is under review

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