MANILA, Philippines- Hindi na malalagdaan ni Pangulong Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ang P6.352 trilyong national budget plan para sa susunod na taon sa Disyembre 20, 2024, ayon kay Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin nitong Miyerkules.
“The scheduled signing of the General Appropriations Act on December 20 will not push through to allow more time for a rigorous and exhaustive review of a measure that will determine the course of the nation for the next year,” pahayag ni Bersamin.
Sinabi ni Bersamin na kumokonsulta si Marcos sa mga pinuno ng major departments sa “ongoing assessment.”
“While we cannot yet announce the date of the signing, we can now confirm that certain items and provisions of the national budget bill will be vetoed in the interest of public welfare, to conform with the fiscal program, and in compliance with laws,” dagdag ni Bersamin. RNT/SA
