DOF seeks lower P32-billion budget for 2027 despite lofty revenue goals

The BIR receives nearly two-thirds of the new appropriations, while Customs confidential fund gets slashed back to its 2024 level

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Monday sought funding for agency representatives or attachés in embassies abroad to address transnational crimes. He made the appeal during the House of Representatives committee on appropriations’ hearing for the agency’s 2027 budg

Rob Jetten said Friday that he wants the full Budget Memorandum to secure broad backing in the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Dutch parliament.