DOH. The Department of Health facade.

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This is the third biggest proposed allocation in the 2027 National Expenditure Program, but it is lower than the P448-billion budget that the health sector received for 2026

The Marcos administration proposed a P353.8-billion budget for the health sector in 2027, which is lower than the P448-billion budget for 2026.

The Department of Health is seeking P264 billion, while PhilHealth is requesting P74.4 billion.