President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will be holding a series of meetings with concerned Cabinet officials, as part of the extensive review of the proposed PHP6.352 trillion 2025 national budget, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez said Wednesday.<\/p>\n
This, after Marcos on Wednesday afternoon met with Executive Secretary Bersamin, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, and Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan to review the proposed budget plan for next year.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe’re not yet ready to announce the details,\u201d Chavez said, when asked to provide details about the meeting on the proposed 2025 budget.<\/p>\n
\u201cMay mga susunod pang meetings (There will be a series of meetings) with some Cabinet members para i-finalize ang recommendations nila (to finalize their recommendations),\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The PCO shared some of the photos taken during the meeting.<\/p>\n
In a photo release, the PCO said Marcos and some of the Cabinet members reviewed the 2025 spending plan to \u201c[ensure] alignment with key development priorities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Earlier Wednesday, Bersamin said the scheduled signing of the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) on Dec. 20 has been pushed back to give Marcos more time for a \u201crigorous and exhaustive\u201d review of the measure.<\/p>\n
Bersamin said there is no final date yet for the signing of the 2025 GAB.<\/p>\n
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Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Elizaldy Co said the House of Representatives supports the President\u2019s decision to delay the signing of the 2025 national budget to allow for a meticulous review of its provisions,<\/p>\n
Go, chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, said the postponement also underscores President Marcos\u2019 dedication to transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe fully understand and commend President Marcos for his commitment to ensure that the national budget aligns with the country\u2019s priorities,\u201d Co said in a statement. \u201cThis approach exemplifies the strength of our democratic processes and the effective system of checks and balances in our government.”<\/p>\n
Co said Congress is ready to collaborate with the Executive branch during Malaca\u00f1ang\u2019s review process.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe stand prepared to work alongside the President to refine the budget, ensuring it serves the best interests of all Filipinos,\u201d Co said. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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