Gov’t proposes P7.2-T spending bill for 2027

MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration has asked Congress to allocate more than P7.2 trillion for its 2027 national budget when the legislature convenes for its second regular session on July 24, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). The proposed budget is P407 billion, or 6 percent, more than the P6.793-trillion national