National Expenditure Program

The National Expenditure Program (NEP) is the President's proposed budget that outlines the government's spending plans for the year, which is then submitted to Congress for deliberation and adjustments. It serves as the basis for the General Appropriations Bill (GAB) and plays a central role in the budget process, with various stakeholders scrutinizing its contents for potential insertions or anomalies. In the Philippines, the NEP is a key component in shaping the national budget and ensuring alignment with policy priorities.