Statement

Statement



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.

The ongoing assessment is being led by the President himself, in consultation with the heads of major departments.

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.

– Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin