Malacañang on Friday defended its move to again defer the presentation of its defense on the legality of the Aquino government's controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP).

Speaking to reporters, Palace deputy spokesman Abigail Valte said that the government needs more time to prepare the documents to be submitted by the Department of Budget and Management for the debate.

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