Ejercito asks House: Don’t recall the approved 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Finance chairperson JV Ejercito on Thursday appealed to the House of Representatives not to recall its version of the 2027 House General Appropriations Bill (HGAB). This comes after lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc urged the House to recall its approval of the P7.2-trillion budget measure. “I’m appealing because I’m worried about
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Awaiting deadline 55% Procedural Stalemate
The House leadership ignores Ejercito's appeal and proceeds with the final reading of the 2027 budget as scheduled, citing legislative autonomy. The Makabayan bloc attempts to disrupt the session but fails to gain enough votes to force a recall, leaving the budget in committee for further technical review.
Watch for: House of Representatives schedules final reading of the 2027 General Appropriations Bill for [Specific Date] · Senate President Emilio Osmeña states that the Senate cannot dictate House legislative procedures
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Awaiting deadline 25% Compromise Memo
To avoid a public rift within the ruling coalition, House Speaker Martin Romualdi issues a memorandum pausing the final voting process. Both chambers agree to form a joint technical working group to review the Makabayan bloc's concerns regarding specific allocations before the next session.
Watch for: House Speaker Martin Romualdi announces the indefinite postponement of the 2027 budget final reading · Creation of a House-Senate joint committee on the 2027 General Appropriations Bill is officially reported in the Congressional Record
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Awaiting deadline 10% Executive Intervention
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. publicly intervenes, urging Congress to pass the budget promptly to ensure fiscal stability. His office releases a statement supporting the House's initial approval, effectively neutralizing the Makabayan bloc's leverage and forcing a quick resolution.
Watch for: Malacañang Palace issues an official statement supporting the passage of the 2027 budget in its current form · President Marcos meets with House Speaker and Senate President to demand immediate budget passage
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Awaiting deadline 0% Scenario 4
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