House subpanel OKs P2.35-B DOTr budget boost for 2027 key programs

Inquirer.net - Oct 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has been allocated an additional P2.349 billion in its proposed budget for 2027 as the House of Representatives’ budget review subcommittee approved amendments for the funding of its four key programs.  The Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee on Thursday began its deliberations on the proposed amendments to the

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