Metro Manila, Philippines – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has submitted the ₱7.2-trillion National Expenditure Program for 2027 to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Palace press officer Claire Castro announced on Monday, Aug. 10.

The NEP will be submitted to Congress on Tuesday, Aug. 11, Castro added.

The budget plan has as its theme, “People-centered growth for an inclusive and resilient future.”

Castro said the budget would focus on:

+education;

+health;

+employment;

+security, and

+strengthening communities.

“Layon nitong gawing mas kapakipakinabang ang bawat pisong pangpublikong pondo sa pamamagitan ng mas mahusay na serbisyo at mas maraming oportunidad para sa mga Pilipino,” Castro said in a briefing.

[Translation: The budget aims to ensure that each peso of public funds yields greater value through better services and more opportunities for Filipinos.]