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INQToday: Marcos vetoes flood control projects in 2025 national budget

/ 06:55 PM December 31, 2024

Marcos vetoes flood control projects in 2025 national budget

President Bongbong Marcos vetoes flood control projects in the 2025 national budget.

Marcos calls for ‘conscientious utilization’ of 2025 nat’l budget

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for the “conscientious utilization” of the P6.326-trillion national budget for 2025.

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In his veto message to Congressional leaders on Tuesday, Marcos said his administration aims to ensure that government targets meet the needs of Filipinos while pursuing strategic growth-focused fiscal consolidation.

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