Recto: 64% cut in Palace budget won’t hamper operations

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the President (OP) will be able to maintain its operations despite a proposed 64-percent cut in its budget for 2027, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said in a statement on Sunday. The House appropriations committee earlier voted 37-5 to swiftly end debate on the OP’s P10.15-billion proposed budget, cutting short discussions