Malacañang has announced the postponement of the signing of the General Appropriations Act, originally scheduled for December 20.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the delay will allow more time for a “rigorous and exhaustive” review of the measure.

The review is being led by the President, in consultation with the heads of key 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,” Bersamin said in a statement.

The proposed 2025 national budget is set at P6.352 trillion.