1 00:10:14,640 --> 00:10:18,960 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: the secretary to, um, to acknowledge our resource persons present for today. 2 00:10:19,340 --> 00:10:21,060 Committee Secretary: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good afternoon. 3 00:10:21,460 --> 00:10:27,640 Committee Secretary: For the briefing on the proposed FY2027 budget of the Office of the President and the Presidential Management Staff, 4 00:10:27,640 --> 00:10:29,880 Committee Secretary: we would like to acknowledge our resource persons, 5 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:36,620 Committee Secretary: From the Office of the President, we have Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, together with Secretary Nassar Pangandaman Sr. 6 00:10:36,860 --> 00:10:44,900 Committee Secretary: From the Office of the Presidential Advisor for Marawi Rehabilitation, Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Maria Luwalhati Dorotan Tiuseco, 7 00:10:44,900 --> 00:10:52,080 Committee Secretary: Deputy Executive Secretary Joseph Irvin Obenza, Deputy Executive Secretary Jesse Hermogenes Andres, 8 00:10:52,340 --> 00:10:58,500 Committee Secretary: Deputy Executive Secretary Danielle Marie Rieza-Culangen, Deputy Executive Secretary Dennis Santiago, 9 00:10:58,500 --> 00:11:06,000 Committee Secretary: Undersecretary Athalia Leong, Executive Director Danilo Pamonag, Undersecretary Facundo Palafox IV, 10 00:11:06,460 --> 00:11:15,680 Committee Secretary: Undersecretary Georgina Anyang, Undersecretary Erwin Sta. Ana, Undersecretary Leonardo Roy Cervantes, and Assistant Secretary Rowena Sanchez. 11 00:11:16,020 --> 00:11:22,780 Committee Secretary: From the Presidential Management Staff, we have Secretary Elaine Masukat, together with Undersecretary Mark Cristeo Gimenez, 12 00:11:22,780 --> 00:11:28,240 Committee Secretary: Undersecretary Honey Rose Mercado, Undersecretary Rodolfo John Robert Palattao IV, 13 00:11:28,500 --> 00:11:34,760 Committee Secretary: Assistant Secretary Juan Emanuel Reyes, Director Glazel May Galanzoga, and Director Karen Gayle Feble. 14 00:11:35,040 --> 00:11:38,140 Committee Secretary: We have also invited representatives from DBM and COA. 15 00:11:38,140 --> 00:11:51,760 Committee Secretary: For DBM, Director Elena Regina Brillantes is only attending the budget briefing of the PCO, but in the room are Ms. Laurie Ann Javier, Ms. Mary Ann Queenie Alaiza Tamayo, and Ms. Michelle Amedala Yepes. 16 00:11:52,040 --> 00:11:56,840 Committee Secretary: From COA, we have Mr. Engelbert Potente and Ms. Janeline Maga. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 17 00:11:57,900 --> 00:11:58,500 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Thank you. 18 00:11:58,500 --> 00:12:03,880 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Likewise, the Chair would like to acknowledge the presence of our Senate President for joining. 19 00:12:04,180 --> 00:12:07,960 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Thank you for joining us. Our Senate President, Win Gatchalian, is with us today. 20 00:12:09,500 --> 00:12:12,400 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: I'd just like to give my opening statement. Good afternoon, 21 00:12:12,400 --> 00:12:26,560 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, of course, our PMS Head, Secretary Elaine Masukat, officials and staff of the Office of the President and the Presidential Management Staff, and to my esteemed colleagues in the Senate. 22 00:12:27,140 --> 00:12:28,340 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: We are here today to tackle the... 23 00:12:28,500 --> 00:12:34,420 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget of the Office of the President and the Presidential Management Staff. 24 00:12:34,580 --> 00:12:38,800 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: The Office of the President sits at the center of the executive branch. 25 00:12:39,480 --> 00:12:49,040 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: It provides direction across the government and ensures that the priorities of the administration translates into concrete programs and tangible results to our people. 26 00:12:49,680 --> 00:12:58,220 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Meanwhile, the Presidential Management Staff supports the President by monitoring these priorities and coordinating with other departments and agencies. 27 00:12:58,500 --> 00:13:06,420 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Given these important responsibilities of these offices, we want to ensure that the resources we provide are put to good use. 28 00:13:06,900 --> 00:13:20,380 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Whether it's allocated to a frontline social service agency or to the highest office in the land, we will ensure that all items allocated are properly executed and spent strictly for the public good. 29 00:13:20,380 --> 00:13:27,940 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: At the same time, we recognize the longstanding tradition of inter-parliamentary courtesy according to the Office of the President. 30 00:13:28,500 --> 00:13:33,040 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: And we approach its budget with due respect for the institution and its mandate. 31 00:13:33,940 --> 00:13:36,980 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: With that, we look forward to a productive discussion on your proposed budget. 32 00:13:37,060 --> 00:13:37,820 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Thank you very much. 33 00:13:40,380 --> 00:13:49,470 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Before we proceed, I would like to ask our colleagues, our Senate President, for his opening statements, if any. 34 00:13:49,470 --> 00:13:50,560 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 35 00:13:50,840 --> 00:13:54,940 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: First of all, we welcome our colleagues from the Office of the President. 36 00:13:55,780 --> 00:13:58,320 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: At alam ko, napaka-busy ho sila dahil sa... 37 00:13:58,500 --> 00:14:00,220 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: ...ASEAN na padating na. 38 00:14:00,480 --> 00:14:12,520 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: And this coming November 16 to 18 will be a very big event for our country because mag-host tayo ng ASEAN heads of state. 39 00:14:12,660 --> 00:14:21,000 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: At hindi lang ASEAN heads of state, but narinig ko na pati si President Trump might be coming to the Philippines. 40 00:14:21,000 --> 00:14:26,560 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: So, isa yan sa pinakamahalagang event na ipapakita natin sa buong mundo. 41 00:14:27,180 --> 00:14:28,380 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: With that, having said that... 42 00:14:28,500 --> 00:14:35,440 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: ...Mr. Chairman, typically meron tayong inter-parliamentary courtesy na binibigay sa Office of the President. 43 00:14:35,620 --> 00:14:49,680 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: Pero hindi lang inter-parliament courtesy, meron pang inter-senator courtesy dahil ang head ay isang former or inter-colleague courtesy dahil ang executive secretary ay dati nating kasamahan. 44 00:14:49,860 --> 00:14:54,540 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: Na nandito sa side dati na tinatanong yung sa kabilang side. 45 00:14:54,540 --> 00:14:57,540 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: So, after the presentation, Mr. President... 46 00:14:57,540 --> 00:14:59,280 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: ...Mr. Chairman... 47 00:14:59,280 --> 00:14:59,980 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: ...uh, I'll... 48 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:02,100 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: move for the approval of the budget 49 00:15:02,100 --> 00:15:03,340 Senator Sherwin "Win" T. Gatchalian: of the Office of the President. 50 00:15:04,360 --> 00:15:06,000 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Okay. Thank you, our Senate President. 51 00:15:06,100 --> 00:15:07,440 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Likewise, our colleague, 52 00:15:07,660 --> 00:15:09,940 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan 53 00:15:09,940 --> 00:15:11,900 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: is with us this afternoon. Thank you, sir, 54 00:15:11,940 --> 00:15:13,620 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: for joining us. Senator Villanueva. 55 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:14,720 Senator Joel Villanueva: Yeah, not to 56 00:15:14,720 --> 00:15:17,260 Senator Joel Villanueva: further delay the 57 00:15:17,260 --> 00:15:19,460 Senator Joel Villanueva: proceedings, let me just 58 00:15:19,460 --> 00:15:21,200 Senator Joel Villanueva: again welcome our 59 00:15:21,200 --> 00:15:23,480 Senator Joel Villanueva: friends from 60 00:15:23,480 --> 00:15:25,540 Senator Joel Villanueva: the Office of the President and 61 00:15:25,540 --> 00:15:27,540 Senator Joel Villanueva: I was about to 62 00:15:27,540 --> 00:15:29,520 Senator Joel Villanueva: mention the same thing that was 63 00:15:29,520 --> 00:15:31,820 Senator Joel Villanueva: mentioned by our dear Senate President 64 00:15:31,820 --> 00:15:33,260 Senator Joel Villanueva: na hindi lang 65 00:15:33,260 --> 00:15:35,520 Senator Joel Villanueva: parliamentary courtesy yung 66 00:15:35,520 --> 00:15:37,600 Senator Joel Villanueva: i-re-remind natin sa bawat isa 67 00:15:37,600 --> 00:15:38,960 Senator Joel Villanueva: but yung 68 00:15:38,960 --> 00:15:40,440 Senator Joel Villanueva: colleague courtesy. 69 00:15:41,220 --> 00:15:42,600 Senator Joel Villanueva: It's so weird to 70 00:15:42,600 --> 00:15:43,940 Senator Joel Villanueva: see our 71 00:15:43,940 --> 00:15:46,580 Senator Joel Villanueva: former colleague on the 72 00:15:46,580 --> 00:15:48,620 Senator Joel Villanueva: other side of the table and 73 00:15:48,620 --> 00:15:50,500 Senator Joel Villanueva: he's been our mentor 74 00:15:50,500 --> 00:15:52,540 Senator Joel Villanueva: since we came 75 00:15:52,540 --> 00:15:54,240 Senator Joel Villanueva: here in this institution 76 00:15:54,240 --> 00:15:56,560 Senator Joel Villanueva: and not just that, he is 77 00:15:56,560 --> 00:15:58,540 Senator Joel Villanueva: a senior fraternity brother 78 00:15:58,540 --> 00:15:59,480 Senator Joel Villanueva: of this representation. 79 00:15:59,520 --> 00:16:00,940 Senator Joel Villanueva: So how can I ask questions 80 00:16:00,940 --> 00:16:03,520 Senator Joel Villanueva: to this budget? 81 00:16:04,360 --> 00:16:05,440 Senator Joel Villanueva: So, Mr. Chairman, 82 00:16:05,620 --> 00:16:07,640 Senator Joel Villanueva: let me just again reiterate 83 00:16:07,640 --> 00:16:09,020 Senator Joel Villanueva: what the Senate President 84 00:16:09,020 --> 00:16:11,480 Senator Joel Villanueva: mentioned a while ago. After the 85 00:16:11,480 --> 00:16:13,380 Senator Joel Villanueva: presentation, I will join 86 00:16:13,380 --> 00:16:15,100 Senator Joel Villanueva: the motion of the Senate President 87 00:16:15,100 --> 00:16:17,600 Senator Joel Villanueva: in moving for 88 00:16:17,600 --> 00:16:19,260 Senator Joel Villanueva: the submission 89 00:16:19,260 --> 00:16:20,900 Senator Joel Villanueva: of the budget of the 90 00:16:20,900 --> 00:16:23,240 Senator Joel Villanueva: Office of the President and the 91 00:16:23,240 --> 00:16:24,820 Senator Joel Villanueva: Presidential Management Staff 92 00:16:24,820 --> 00:16:26,820 Senator Joel Villanueva: and its attached agencies 93 00:16:26,820 --> 00:16:29,000 Senator Joel Villanueva: for plenary action. 94 00:16:29,520 --> 00:16:31,520 Senator Joel Villanueva: Mr. Chairman, marami pong salamat and again, 95 00:16:31,520 --> 00:16:33,520 Senator Joel Villanueva: we welcome and thank the presence 96 00:16:33,520 --> 00:16:34,920 Senator Joel Villanueva: of our 97 00:16:34,920 --> 00:16:38,840 Senator Joel Villanueva: co-public servants 98 00:16:38,840 --> 00:16:41,240 Senator Joel Villanueva: here in this room today. 99 00:16:41,380 --> 00:16:42,940 Senator Joel Villanueva: Thank you very much, especially of course to 100 00:16:42,940 --> 00:16:44,980 Senator Joel Villanueva: Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. Thank you. 101 00:16:45,260 --> 00:16:47,640 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Thank you, Senator Villanueva and Senator Pangilinan. 102 00:16:49,420 --> 00:16:50,780 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: Thank you, Senator 103 00:16:50,780 --> 00:16:52,700 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: JV Ejercito, 104 00:16:53,220 --> 00:16:55,340 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: to our colleagues in the Senate, 105 00:16:56,240 --> 00:16:57,320 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: of course my colleague 106 00:16:57,320 --> 00:16:59,360 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: in the Senate, 107 00:16:59,520 --> 00:17:01,620 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: the, was it the 12th 108 00:17:01,620 --> 00:17:03,180 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: Congress? Senate? 109 00:17:03,180 --> 00:17:04,900 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: No? Yes, we 110 00:17:04,900 --> 00:17:07,140 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: won. He was the 111 00:17:07,140 --> 00:17:09,280 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: youngest senator and I was 112 00:17:09,280 --> 00:17:10,640 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: the second youngest senator. 113 00:17:13,900 --> 00:17:15,200 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: Although, some 114 00:17:15,200 --> 00:17:17,100 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: people would say, I look younger 115 00:17:17,100 --> 00:17:17,600 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: than him. 116 00:17:19,140 --> 00:17:20,400 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: My wife would disagree. 117 00:17:22,020 --> 00:17:23,040 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: And therefore, 118 00:17:23,220 --> 00:17:25,320 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: I would joke saying 119 00:17:25,320 --> 00:17:27,180 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: he is the youngest senator 120 00:17:27,180 --> 00:17:29,220 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: then and I was the youngest looking 121 00:17:29,220 --> 00:17:30,720 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: senator then. But, it's just a joke. 122 00:17:31,500 --> 00:17:33,420 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: I join my colleagues in saying 123 00:17:33,420 --> 00:17:34,760 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: that we shall 124 00:17:34,760 --> 00:17:36,020 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: respect the 125 00:17:36,020 --> 00:17:39,340 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: inter-parliamentary courtesy 126 00:17:39,340 --> 00:17:41,280 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: afforded the office of the 127 00:17:41,280 --> 00:17:43,140 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: President and of course the 128 00:17:43,140 --> 00:17:45,380 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: former colleague as well. 129 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:47,500 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: Perhaps we will just request 130 00:17:47,500 --> 00:17:49,360 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: before plenary that we 131 00:17:49,360 --> 00:17:51,300 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: can set a separate meeting 132 00:17:51,300 --> 00:17:53,520 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: with the Anti-Agriculture Economic 133 00:17:53,520 --> 00:17:54,820 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: Sabotage Council 134 00:17:54,820 --> 00:17:57,200 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: so that we can get updates on 135 00:17:57,200 --> 00:17:59,120 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: the latest development 136 00:17:59,220 --> 00:18:01,820 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: in our campaign against 137 00:18:01,820 --> 00:18:03,640 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: particularly agriculture 138 00:18:03,640 --> 00:18:05,780 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: and fisheries products 139 00:18:05,780 --> 00:18:07,800 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: as we 140 00:18:07,800 --> 00:18:09,940 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: finalize our own 141 00:18:09,940 --> 00:18:10,700 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: committee report 142 00:18:10,700 --> 00:18:13,180 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: of the Committee on Agriculture 143 00:18:13,180 --> 00:18:15,340 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: and Food and Agrarian Reform. 144 00:18:15,900 --> 00:18:17,680 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: We really hope and I challenge 145 00:18:17,680 --> 00:18:19,540 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: the Department of Justice 146 00:18:19,540 --> 00:18:20,740 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: last week. 147 00:18:20,740 --> 00:18:20,940 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: I 148 00:18:20,940 --> 00:18:24,720 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: handle their, I'm defending 149 00:18:24,720 --> 00:18:26,720 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: their budget and will be sponsoring it on the 150 00:18:26,720 --> 00:18:28,900 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: floor and I challenge them to 151 00:18:29,220 --> 00:18:30,560 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: to prove 152 00:18:30,560 --> 00:18:33,460 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: na walang untouchable 153 00:18:33,460 --> 00:18:36,840 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: sa smuggler ng 154 00:18:36,840 --> 00:18:37,820 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: agri and 155 00:18:37,820 --> 00:18:40,760 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: fisheries 156 00:18:40,760 --> 00:18:42,940 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: products and I hope 157 00:18:42,940 --> 00:18:45,320 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: we can make headway 158 00:18:45,320 --> 00:18:47,800 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: in this regard. 159 00:18:47,980 --> 00:18:49,600 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: So, I have no 160 00:18:49,600 --> 00:18:51,260 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: other questions at this time. 161 00:18:51,360 --> 00:18:52,340 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: We are ready to just 162 00:18:52,340 --> 00:18:55,360 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: hear the presentation. Welcome again. 163 00:18:55,620 --> 00:18:56,060 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Thank you. 164 00:18:56,540 --> 00:18:59,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Senator Pangilinan, you also have 165 00:18:59,100 --> 00:19:00,280 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: something in common. 166 00:19:01,100 --> 00:19:03,220 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Your wife is the megastar and the wife 167 00:19:03,220 --> 00:19:05,700 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: of the Executive Secretary is the star 168 00:19:05,700 --> 00:19:06,700 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: for all seasons. 169 00:19:07,980 --> 00:19:09,960 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Anyway, we defer the resolution of 170 00:19:09,960 --> 00:19:13,660 Senator Francis Kiko Pangilinan: And my wife is a Vilmanian. 171 00:19:13,660 --> 00:19:15,780 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: I'm also a Sharonian. 172 00:19:18,300 --> 00:19:20,740 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Anyway, we defer the 173 00:19:20,740 --> 00:19:22,740 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: resolution of the motion of our 174 00:19:22,740 --> 00:19:23,620 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Senate President. 175 00:19:25,020 --> 00:19:26,860 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Let us first allow our Executive 176 00:19:26,860 --> 00:19:28,940 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Secretary, Ralph Recto, to give us a 177 00:19:28,940 --> 00:19:31,180 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: brief manifestation of the 2027 178 00:19:31,180 --> 00:19:32,980 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: National Expenditure Program 179 00:19:32,980 --> 00:19:35,200 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: or the proposed expenditure program 180 00:19:35,200 --> 00:19:36,320 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: of the Office of the President 181 00:19:36,320 --> 00:19:37,700 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: and the PMS. 182 00:19:38,660 --> 00:19:40,900 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Just state for the record, 2027, 183 00:19:41,120 --> 00:19:43,020 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: the budget and the request for additional 184 00:19:43,020 --> 00:19:43,980 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: funding, if any. 185 00:19:44,960 --> 00:19:47,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: You have the floor, our Executive 186 00:19:47,100 --> 00:19:47,760 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Secretary. 187 00:19:47,760 --> 00:19:49,320 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: Thank you very much, 188 00:19:49,580 --> 00:19:51,000 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: Mr. Chairman, Senator 189 00:19:51,000 --> 00:19:53,100 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: JV Ejercito, to 190 00:19:53,100 --> 00:19:54,860 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: our Senate President, Senator 191 00:19:54,860 --> 00:19:55,920 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: Win Gatchalian, 192 00:19:56,740 --> 00:19:58,820 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: Honorable Senator Joel Villanueva, 193 00:19:58,940 --> 00:20:00,940 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: Honorable Senator Francis 194 00:20:00,940 --> 00:20:01,980 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: Kiko Pangilinan. 195 00:20:02,420 --> 00:20:04,300 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: Magandang hapon po sa inyong lahat. 196 00:20:04,680 --> 00:20:06,780 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: Your honors, I appear before this distinguished 197 00:20:06,780 --> 00:20:08,500 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: body to present, explain, 198 00:20:09,120 --> 00:20:10,940 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: and more importantly, seek your support 199 00:20:10,940 --> 00:20:13,000 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: for the proposed 2027 budget 200 00:20:13,000 --> 00:20:14,840 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: of the Office of the President. 201 00:20:15,480 --> 00:20:16,800 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: I'm here not merely because 202 00:20:16,800 --> 00:20:18,860 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: our laws require the Executive to 203 00:20:18,860 --> 00:20:21,180 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: defend its budget before Congress, 204 00:20:21,400 --> 00:20:22,800 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: which holds the constitutional 205 00:20:22,800 --> 00:20:24,920 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: power of the purse. I am here 206 00:20:24,920 --> 00:20:26,840 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: above all in faithful 207 00:20:26,840 --> 00:20:28,680 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: compliance with the President's standing directive: 208 00:20:28,940 --> 00:20:30,900 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: honor the Senate, 209 00:20:31,600 --> 00:20:32,920 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: respect its mandate, 210 00:20:33,520 --> 00:20:34,900 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: and regard it as a full 211 00:20:34,900 --> 00:20:36,740 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: partner in advancing the welfare 212 00:20:36,740 --> 00:20:38,900 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: of our people and protecting 213 00:20:38,900 --> 00:20:40,200 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: the national interests. 214 00:20:40,200 --> 00:20:42,280 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: The President firmly believes that 215 00:20:42,280 --> 00:20:44,220 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: governance is strengthened when the Executive 216 00:20:44,220 --> 00:20:46,140 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: and legislative branches 217 00:20:46,140 --> 00:20:48,460 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: work together, not as competing 218 00:20:48,460 --> 00:20:50,360 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: centers of power, but 219 00:20:50,360 --> 00:20:52,160 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: as co-equal institutions 220 00:20:52,160 --> 00:20:53,640 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: united by a common duty 221 00:20:53,640 --> 00:20:55,380 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: to the Filipino people. 222 00:20:55,860 --> 00:20:58,100 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: To enable the Office of the President to perform 223 00:20:58,100 --> 00:20:58,900 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: its constitutional 224 00:20:58,900 --> 00:21:01,980 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: responsibilities, we respectfully 225 00:21:01,980 --> 00:21:03,840 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: propose a budget of 226 00:21:03,840 --> 00:21:06,220 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: 10.15 billion pesos 227 00:21:06,220 --> 00:21:08,020 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: for 2027. 228 00:21:08,500 --> 00:21:10,220 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: This represents only 229 00:21:10,220 --> 00:21:12,660 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: 0.14 percent 230 00:21:12,660 --> 00:21:13,860 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: or roughly 231 00:21:13,860 --> 00:21:16,180 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: one-seventh of one percent 232 00:21:16,180 --> 00:21:18,420 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: of the proposed 7.2 233 00:21:18,420 --> 00:21:20,200 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: trillion peso national 234 00:21:20,200 --> 00:21:22,000 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: budget. It is also 235 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:24,200 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: 64 percent 236 00:21:24,200 --> 00:21:26,020 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: lower than the previous 237 00:21:26,020 --> 00:21:28,280 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: year's level. The substantial 238 00:21:28,280 --> 00:21:29,780 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: reduction reflects the lower 239 00:21:29,780 --> 00:21:31,920 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: operational requirements of our 240 00:21:31,920 --> 00:21:33,760 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: delivery units and the completion 241 00:21:33,760 --> 00:21:35,800 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: of activities related to 242 00:21:35,800 --> 00:21:37,740 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: the Philippines' hosting of the 243 00:21:37,740 --> 00:21:39,860 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: ASEAN Summit, for which no 244 00:21:39,860 --> 00:21:41,680 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: additional funding will be required 245 00:21:41,680 --> 00:21:43,860 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: next year. In short, 246 00:21:44,580 --> 00:21:45,960 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: we are asking for less 247 00:21:45,960 --> 00:21:48,020 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: while remaining fully prepared 248 00:21:48,020 --> 00:21:49,180 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: to do more. 249 00:21:49,780 --> 00:21:51,520 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: We believe this amount is sufficient 250 00:21:51,520 --> 00:21:53,600 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: for the Presidency to meet the 251 00:21:53,600 --> 00:21:55,520 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: exacting demands of leading the nation 252 00:21:55,520 --> 00:21:58,120 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: at a time of overlapping domestic, 253 00:21:58,280 --> 00:21:59,960 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: and external challenges, 254 00:22:00,620 --> 00:22:02,160 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: from geopolitical tensions 255 00:22:02,160 --> 00:22:04,540 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: and disruptions in the Middle East 256 00:22:04,540 --> 00:22:06,420 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: to typhoons, El Nino, 257 00:22:06,420 --> 00:22:08,040 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: and other calamities. 258 00:22:08,460 --> 00:22:10,440 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: This budget will sustain the work of 259 00:22:10,440 --> 00:22:12,540 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: the Office of the President's 51 260 00:22:12,540 --> 00:22:13,800 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: delivery units, 261 00:22:14,480 --> 00:22:16,200 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: the machinery that keeps the highest 262 00:22:16,200 --> 00:22:18,380 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: office of government delivery for 263 00:22:18,380 --> 00:22:20,420 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: the Filipino people. It will 264 00:22:20,420 --> 00:22:21,940 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: support cabinet meetings, 265 00:22:22,580 --> 00:22:23,960 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: policy consultations, 266 00:22:24,600 --> 00:22:26,200 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: presidential engagements, and 267 00:22:26,200 --> 00:22:28,180 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: official travels. And the 268 00:22:28,180 --> 00:22:29,840 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: daily operations of Malacanang 269 00:22:29,840 --> 00:22:32,120 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: as the nation's principal center 270 00:22:32,120 --> 00:22:33,680 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: of decision-making 271 00:22:33,680 --> 00:22:35,860 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: and executive coordination. 272 00:22:36,500 --> 00:22:38,080 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: More importantly, it will help 273 00:22:38,080 --> 00:22:40,100 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: bring timely assistance to 274 00:22:40,100 --> 00:22:42,020 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: vulnerable families and 275 00:22:42,020 --> 00:22:43,980 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: enable the government to respond swiftly 276 00:22:43,980 --> 00:22:45,960 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: in times of emergencies. 277 00:22:46,640 --> 00:22:48,080 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: Every day, the 278 00:22:48,080 --> 00:22:49,520 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: President's schedule is full 279 00:22:49,520 --> 00:22:51,600 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: because the demands of governing 280 00:22:51,600 --> 00:22:53,680 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: do not pause. But 281 00:22:53,680 --> 00:22:56,180 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: activity alone is 282 00:22:56,180 --> 00:22:57,960 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: not our measure of performance. 283 00:22:58,180 --> 00:23:00,300 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: The real test of every peso 284 00:23:00,300 --> 00:23:02,280 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: spent is whether it solves 285 00:23:02,280 --> 00:23:04,400 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: a problem, improves a life, 286 00:23:04,880 --> 00:23:06,340 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: or strengthens the nation. 287 00:23:06,940 --> 00:23:08,120 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: That is the standard 288 00:23:08,120 --> 00:23:09,600 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: we apply to every peso 289 00:23:09,600 --> 00:23:11,420 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: in this budget proposal. 290 00:23:12,020 --> 00:23:13,920 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: We ensure that every policy, 291 00:23:14,460 --> 00:23:15,920 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: meeting, engagement, 292 00:23:16,440 --> 00:23:18,340 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: and official mission yields a public 293 00:23:18,340 --> 00:23:20,380 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: dividend, whether through jobs, 294 00:23:20,920 --> 00:23:22,480 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: investments, stronger 295 00:23:22,480 --> 00:23:23,500 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: national security, 296 00:23:24,260 --> 00:23:26,220 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: better public services, or 297 00:23:26,220 --> 00:23:28,060 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: more opportunities for 298 00:23:28,180 --> 00:23:30,140 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: our people. Your Honours, 299 00:23:30,140 --> 00:23:32,260 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: we recognize that public 300 00:23:32,260 --> 00:23:34,040 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: funds are not the government's money. 301 00:23:34,640 --> 00:23:36,380 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: They are the people's 302 00:23:36,380 --> 00:23:38,360 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: money earned through their hard 303 00:23:38,360 --> 00:23:40,480 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: labor and entrusted to us 304 00:23:40,480 --> 00:23:41,860 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: in the expectation 305 00:23:41,860 --> 00:23:44,020 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: that the government will uplift 306 00:23:44,020 --> 00:23:46,300 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: their lives. That 307 00:23:46,300 --> 00:23:48,460 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: is why fiscal discipline and accountability 308 00:23:48,460 --> 00:23:50,340 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: remains central to 309 00:23:50,340 --> 00:23:52,420 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: the operations of the Office of the 310 00:23:52,420 --> 00:23:54,280 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: President. For fiscal year 311 00:23:54,280 --> 00:23:56,500 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: 2025, the Commission 312 00:23:56,500 --> 00:23:58,160 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: on Audit issued the Office of the 313 00:23:58,180 --> 00:24:00,140 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: President an unmodified 314 00:24:00,140 --> 00:24:02,320 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: opinion. This is the 315 00:24:02,320 --> 00:24:04,180 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: highest audit opinion an 316 00:24:04,180 --> 00:24:06,200 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: agency may receive, and the 317 00:24:06,200 --> 00:24:07,680 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: OP's third consecutive 318 00:24:07,680 --> 00:24:10,300 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: unmodified opinion since 319 00:24:10,300 --> 00:24:12,360 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: 2022. This 320 00:24:12,360 --> 00:24:14,340 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: means that, based on COA's independent 321 00:24:14,340 --> 00:24:16,480 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: audit, the OP's financial 322 00:24:16,480 --> 00:24:18,360 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: statements were presented fairly 323 00:24:18,360 --> 00:24:20,080 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: in all material 324 00:24:20,080 --> 00:24:22,020 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: respects and in accordance 325 00:24:22,020 --> 00:24:24,360 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: with applicable public sector 326 00:24:24,360 --> 00:24:25,560 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: accounting standards. 327 00:24:26,180 --> 00:24:28,100 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: This is a badge of 328 00:24:28,100 --> 00:24:30,140 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: good housekeeping. This 329 00:24:30,140 --> 00:24:31,900 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: is proof that the Filipino 330 00:24:31,900 --> 00:24:34,240 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: people's money is accounted for 331 00:24:34,240 --> 00:24:35,700 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: and that their trust 332 00:24:35,700 --> 00:24:38,000 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: is respected. Rest 333 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,880 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: assured, we crafted 334 00:24:39,880 --> 00:24:41,540 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: this proposed budget strictly 335 00:24:41,540 --> 00:24:43,720 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: within the parameters and processes 336 00:24:43,720 --> 00:24:46,020 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: established by the DBM. 337 00:24:46,560 --> 00:24:48,220 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: We sought no special 338 00:24:48,220 --> 00:24:50,080 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: treatment. We submit 339 00:24:50,080 --> 00:24:51,740 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: this proposal with full respect 340 00:24:51,740 --> 00:24:54,040 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: for Congress' constitutional authority 341 00:24:54,040 --> 00:24:56,360 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: and with readiness to answer 342 00:24:56,360 --> 00:24:58,060 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: any and all your questions. 343 00:24:58,100 --> 00:25:01,900 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. 344 00:25:01,900 --> 00:25:03,100 Executive Secretary Ralph Recto: Thank you very much. 345 00:25:03,100 --> 00:25:06,640 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Yes, thank you, our Executive Secretary, 346 00:25:06,640 --> 00:25:08,400 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Ralph Recto, and the Office of the President 347 00:25:08,400 --> 00:25:09,400 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: and the PMS family. 348 00:25:10,740 --> 00:25:12,480 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: We will continue coordinating 349 00:25:12,480 --> 00:25:13,960 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: with your office in preparation 350 00:25:13,960 --> 00:25:16,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: for budget plenary debates 351 00:25:16,100 --> 00:25:17,980 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: and your proposed budget. 352 00:25:18,100 --> 00:25:19,920 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: We will just submit to you probably the 353 00:25:19,920 --> 00:25:22,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: questions or the concerns, and 354 00:25:22,100 --> 00:25:24,080 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: please prepare just in case any 355 00:25:24,080 --> 00:25:26,160 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: of our colleagues might ask 356 00:25:26,160 --> 00:25:28,080 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: questions during the plenary. 357 00:25:28,100 --> 00:25:29,520 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Anyway, 358 00:25:30,300 --> 00:25:32,300 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: to resolve the motion of our 359 00:25:32,300 --> 00:25:34,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: earlier motion of our Senate President, 360 00:25:34,560 --> 00:25:36,040 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: and duly 361 00:25:36,040 --> 00:25:38,020 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: seconded by our Deputy 362 00:25:38,020 --> 00:25:40,340 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Majority Leader Senator Joel 363 00:25:40,340 --> 00:25:42,040 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Villanueva. Is there an objection? 364 00:25:43,500 --> 00:25:44,220 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: There being none, 365 00:25:44,280 --> 00:25:45,800 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: even Senator Pangilinan is here. 366 00:25:46,540 --> 00:25:48,420 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Second thing, with that, the budget 367 00:25:48,420 --> 00:25:50,000 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: of the Office of the President, the 368 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:51,380 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Presidential Management Staff, 369 00:25:52,100 --> 00:25:54,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: is now deemed submitted for the 370 00:25:54,100 --> 00:25:55,860 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: plenary's consideration. 371 00:25:55,860 --> 00:25:58,060 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: And, Committee Chair, we'd like 372 00:25:58,100 --> 00:26:00,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: to thank everyone, especially our 373 00:26:00,100 --> 00:26:02,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: esteemed resource persons, our Executive Secretary, 374 00:26:02,100 --> 00:26:04,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: our 375 00:26:04,100 --> 00:26:06,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Secretary Elaine Masukat, 376 00:26:06,100 --> 00:26:08,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Executive Secretary, of course, 377 00:26:08,100 --> 00:26:10,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Ralph Recto, our Senior Deputy 378 00:26:10,100 --> 00:26:12,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Executive Secretary, 379 00:26:12,100 --> 00:26:14,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: and the 380 00:26:14,100 --> 00:26:16,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: different 381 00:26:16,100 --> 00:26:18,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Deputy Executive Secretaries and 382 00:26:18,100 --> 00:26:20,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: USECs and Directors. 383 00:26:20,100 --> 00:26:22,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Anyway, thank you very much for attending 384 00:26:22,100 --> 00:26:24,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: this afternoon's 385 00:26:24,100 --> 00:26:26,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: hearing. So, 386 00:26:26,100 --> 00:26:28,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: with that, Committee Chair, we'd like to thank, again, 387 00:26:28,100 --> 00:26:30,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: with that, the Chair would like to 388 00:26:30,100 --> 00:26:32,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: suspend this hearing. Thank you 389 00:26:32,100 --> 00:26:34,100 Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: very much. 390 00:27:00,400 --> 00:27:02,100 Committee Secretary: We would like to request our senior officials 391 00:27:02,100 --> 00:27:04,100 Committee Secretary: for a photo op with 392 00:27:04,100 --> 00:27:06,100 Committee Secretary: the Chair and the Senators. Thank you.