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Based on the report from The Manila Times (September 23, 2026), the Philippine House of Representatives completed plenary deliberations on the proposed 2027 budgets for the Office of the President (OP) and two of its attached agencies.

Key details from the report:

• Office of the President (OP):

  • Proposed budget: P10.16 billion (accounting for about 0.14% of the overall proposed P7.4 trillion national budget).

  • Out of this amount, P7.46 billion is designated for maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE).

  • The 2027 spending plan reflects a 64.02% decrease compared to its previous P28.03 billion budget, primarily because locally funded projects tied to the Philippines’ hosting of the ASEAN Summit have concluded. Regular programs were also cut by P392.52 million (or 3.75%), excluding ASEAN-related costs.

  • Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia sponsored the budget, stating that the office “tightened its own belt before asking our people or any agency.”

• Presidential Communications Office (PCO):

  • Proposed budget: P2.62 billion (including its attached agencies).

  • Sponsored by Mandaluyong City Rep. Alexandria Gonzales, the allocation is aimed at providing timely, accurate, and accessible public information through traditional and digital channels, specifically addressing challenges posed by misinformation, manipulated media, and AI-generated content.

• Presidential Management Staff (PMS):

  • Proposed budget: P851.39 million, also sponsored by Rep. Garcia, which cleared the plenary review as well.