Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has expressed his opinion that a repeat budget hearing in 2025 will not significantly delay the signing of the national budget. According to Carpio, the potential impact on the government’s signing authority is minimal.
Carpio’s assertion comes as lawmakers are set to revisit the budget hearing for the upcoming year. The development has sparked concerns about the potential delays in the approval and implementation of the national budget.
However, Carpio believes that the repeat hearing will not significantly affect the government’s ability to sign the budget on time. He cited the importance of ensuring that the budget is accurately prepared and implemented, rather than rushing through the process.