Malacañang has refused to comment on the petition filed before the Supreme Court seeking to nullify the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) due to alleged “blank items” in the bicameral report.
The petition, filed by the camp of Representative Isidro Ungab and Atty. Vic Rodriguez, accuses the 2025 budget of containing unspecified allocations, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stated that Malacañang has yet to receive a copy of the petition and is therefore unable to comment on its specifics. He added that once the petition is received, the Solicitor General will handle any official response.
Bersamin previously emphasized that Malacañang is not responsible for any potential flaws or irregularities in the budget, as its role is limited to implementing the law passed by Congress.
The controversy stems from allegations that the bicameral report on the 2025 budget includes unspecified or “blank” items, which critics argue could lead to misuse of public funds.
The petition has sparked debates over the transparency of the budget process, with lawmakers and advocacy groups calling for greater scrutiny of government spending.
