Malacañang assured the public on Sunday that the proposed P10.15 billion budget for the Office of the President (OP) in 2027 will not reduce or diminish the efficiency and daily operations of the executive office.
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto stated in a social media post that despite a two-thirds reduction, roughly 64 percent down from the current P28 billion funding, the proposed allocation remains sufficient to maintain effective presidential oversight, public service delivery and national security.
Recto highlighted that the P10.15 billion proposal represents “one-seventh of one percent of the proposed P7.2 trillion national budget.” He assured that the office expects to continue yielding “a clear public dividend whether through jobs and investments, stronger national security, better public services, or greater opportunities for Filipinos.”
Recto said the lower funding request for fiscal year 2027 stems from two primary factors:
- Operational Streamlining: Efficiency measures across 49 offices and delivery units operating under the OP.
- One-Time Expenses Removed: The conclusion of non-recurring allocations set aside for hosting the ASEAN Summit this year.
Recto noted that the remaining funds will cover the daily operations of Malacañang as the nation’s core decision-making hub, including Cabinet meetings, policy consultations, presidential engagements, inter-agency coordination, emergency response and timely aid for vulnerable sectors.
Under the proposed 2027 OP budget structure:
- Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE): P7.46 billion (74%)
- Personnel Services (PS): P1.86 billion (18%)
- Capital Outlay: P839 million (8%)
The Office of the Executive Secretary did not disclose the specific breakdown for the OP’s confidential and intelligence funds (CIF).
Recto emphasized that the budget proposal was crafted strictly within the parameters set by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), reaffirming that fiscal discipline and transparency remain central to Malacañang’s governance framework.