Philippine Senate Panel Approves Ombudsman’s 2027 Budget Amid Confidential Fund Debate

A Philippine Senate committee approved the Office of the Ombudsman’s proposed 2027 budget of 7.2 billion pesos, which includes 51 million pesos designated as confidential funds. The Ombudsman defended the allocation during hearings, citing operational necessities.

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Senate panel OK’s proposed 2027 Ombudsman’s budget of P7.232B

MANILA, Philippines — The proposed P7.232-billion budget of the Office of the Ombudsman for 2027 has been approved by the Senate Committee on Finance, according to a statement issued by Senior Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito, the committee chair. The Ombudsman had originally submitted a total budget request of P12.797 billion to the Department of

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Philippine Senate Panel Approves Ombudsman’s 2027 Budget Amid Confidential Fund Debate

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Senate panel OK’s proposed 2027 Ombudsman’s budget of P7.232B

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