CHIEF ECONOMIST. Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Secretary Arsenio Balisacan.
DEPDev
Much of the increase goes to PSA, with P5.06 billion for a nationwide household census and P2.37 billion for the National ID, while PPP Center funding is halved
MANILA, Philippines – The Marcos administration is proposing a P17.27-billion spending program for the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) and its attached agencies in 2027, nearly 25% higher than the 2026 budget.
Of the P17.27-billion spending program, P16.92 billion consists of new appropriations that Congress is being asked to approve, while another P346.41 million comes from automatic appropriations, including retirement and life insurance premiums and special accounts.
