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Monday, February 17, 2025

DBM speaks up against misinformation on 2025 budget law

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) denied malicious and irresponsible allegations that the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) signed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. contained blank pages or figures.

“First, allow us to categorically deny the spreading accusations stating that the FY 2025 GAA signed by President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ R. Marcos, Jr. contains blank pages or figures. These allegations are completely false and reckless,” the DBM said. 

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“What has been presented by certain misinformed individuals are pages from the Bicameral Conference (Bicam) Committee Report, and NOT the General Appropriations Bill (GAB) nor the GAA,” it added. 

According to DBM, under the 1987 Constitution, it is the Bill— the GAB, and not the Bicam Report, that is officially submitted for the consideration, and approval or veto of the President. 

“It is the GAB, with all its details, that is controlling, and is presented to the President. Once signed, the GAB becomes the Law— the GAA,” DBM explained. 

The agency said the Bill presented to and signed by the President is a complete document, with no blank pages or missing details and in no case does the Executive issue a GAA with blank pages or figures.

“With this, we urge our fellow Filipinos to be mindful, cautious, and to first verify information before making any allegations. Clear and accurate understanding is critical for constructive dialogue,” the DBM said. 

“We kindly appeal to our kababayans to avoid spreading false information; communication is a powerful tool that can make or break a nation. Let us use it to promote unity and understanding, and not to sow discord, hatred, and division,” it added.

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