Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin emphasized the importance of unwavering integrity, relentless dedication, and genuine compassion in serving the Filipino people during the 2025 Budget Execution Forum. He stressed the need for public servants to uphold the highest standards of good governance and leverage technology for efficient public service delivery. The forum, organized by the DBM, aimed to discuss the implementation of the 2025 national budget, which was signed into law by President Marcos Jr. amidst scrutiny over alleged discrepancies in the budget report.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin called on public servants to remain steadfast in their commitment to serving the nation during the 2025 Budget Execution Forum held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. Bersamin emphasized the importance of unwavering integrity, relentless dedication, and genuine compassion in fulfilling their mission to serve the Filipino people.
He urged them to focus on uplifting the lives of the citizenry, steering clear of distractions and working collaboratively across all levels of government. Bersamin stressed the significance of upholding the highest standards of good governance and leveraging technology to enhance public service delivery. He advocated for digital transformation, aligning it with national development priorities to future-proof the nation. The forum, organized by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), aimed to facilitate discussions on the implementation of the 2025 national budget, which was signed into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on December 30, 2024. The budget process faced scrutiny due to alleged discrepancies in the bicameral conference committee report. Some critics claimed that portions of the report were left blank for subsequent filling, raising concerns about transparency. However, President Marcos refuted these allegations, asserting that the budget is readily accessible online and that any claims of 'blank checks' are unfounded. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman underscored the administration's commitment to achieving its economic targets, including a GDP growth rate of 6 to 8 percent, reducing the deficit-to-GDP ratio, attaining upper middle-income status, and lowering poverty levels to single digits. Pangandaman emphasized the critical role of budgeting in delivering public services effectively and responsibly, urging for a deeper understanding of the budget process among stakeholders
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