By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is expected to sign the P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 before Christmas.
On Thursday (12 Dec 22024), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) stated: “Following standard practice, the Congress-approved national budget bill will be transmitted to the Office of the President for review.”
“And that, the national budget for 2025 is usually signed before Christmas Day,” the PCO added.
On Wednesday, the bicameral conference committee of Congress, composed of senators and congressmen, approved the final version of the budget. This move highlights their commitment to supporting programs that will benefit Filipinos.
Senator Grace Poe, chairperson of the Committee on Finance, emphasized that both Houses of Congress agreed on a budget that prioritizes Filipinos.
The budget includes significant increases in allocations for social protection, livelihood programs, health, education, and disaster response.
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