House starts plenary debates on P6.352T national budget for 2025

The House of Representatives is set to begin plenary debates on the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 starting Monday, September 16.

House Speaker Martin Romualdez stated that the 2025 budget aims to support President Marcos' Agenda for Prosperity and Bagong Pilipinas programs, focusing on social protection, financial aid, medical programs, and reducing food prices, especially rice.

The budget also intends to boost farmers' and fisherfolk's productivity, ensuring adequate food supply and lower prices for all Filipinos.

It will serve as a roadmap for expanding infrastructure and education by funding more roads and classrooms.

The House has allocated eight days for plenary debates, commencing at 10 a.m. daily.

A notable point of discussion will be the recommended reduction in funding for the Office of the Vice President (OVP), from P2.037 billion to P733 million.

The House aims to pass the proposed budget on its third and final reading by September 25.

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