Pres Bongbong Marcos may sign 2024 nat'l budget bill on Dec. 20, 2023

President Bongbong Marcos may sign 2024 nat'l budget bill on Dec. 20, says House Speaker Martin Romualdez.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is expected to sign the 2024 national budget on Wednesday, following its approval by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. House Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed confidence that the President will not veto any provisions in the budget. The printing of necessary documents is currently underway, and the signing comes after the President's attendance at the ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation Summit.

Key Concepts

- President Bongbong Marcos Jr. expected to sign the 2024 national budget on Wednesday.
- The budget bill has been approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- Printing of necessary documents for the budget is currently underway.
- House Speaker Martin Romualdez is confident that the President will not veto any provisions in the budget.
- President Marcos attended the ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation Summit.
- The signing of the budget follows the President's participation in the summit.