00:00First in our news, the Palace confirmed that on Monday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will sign the National Budget for the next year.
00:13According to Presidential Communications Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez, a ceremonial signing of the General Appropriations Bill will be held on Monday
00:22after the expected arrival of Punong Hekotibo to some activities related to Rizal Day.
00:29Yesterday, the President first helped the economic cluster of the government to review the so-called 2025 budget, which is worth more than Php 6.3 trillion.
00:41This is just one of the series of efforts led by the Chief Executive to properly assess the budget.
00:49The President said that he needs more time to assess the so-called National Fund due to the many changes made by the Congress.
01:00He also stated that he wants to be sure and that the budget for the priority projects of the government will be fulfilled.