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PCO chief thanks House for swift approval of 2025 budget
The House of Representatives has approved the Presidential Communications Office (PCO)'s PHP2.281-billion budget proposal for 2025 without any questions or opposition.
APEC party-list Representative Sergio Dagooc moved to terminate the deliberation on the PCO's budget, which represents a 24.37% decrease from its 2024 allocation.
PCO Secretary Cesar Chavez thanked the House for the "expeditious approval," stating it was a vote of confidence that will motivate them to fulfill their mission.
He vowed to spend every peso efficiently, comply with laws, and focus on the truthful and timely communication of government services and initiatives.
The PCO-Proper will receive the highest allocation of P713.3 million, followed by the Bureau of Broadcast Services with P492.3 million, and the Philippine Information Agency with P439.6 million.
Major projects for 2025 include the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas, Usapang Agrikultura, National Information Summit 2025, and the operationalization of the Visayas Media Hub.
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