The Marcos administration has already spent 98 percent, or P5.41 trillion, out of the P5.54-trillion adjusted full-year program as of end-November this year on the back of more spending, according to Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman. This was higher by 4.2 percent...
The group in charge of handling the Bangsamoro regional government's relations with the national government said the bombing in Marawi is a major setback to peace efforts in the area. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the explosion that occurred at a state university in Marawi City on...
Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman underscored the crucial role of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in upholding peace in Mindanao and driving the socio-economic recovery of the Philippines. Pangadaman stated that the OGP aligns with President Marcos’ directive to guarantee transparency...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the request of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to release funds for the construction of additional classrooms in the country. In a statement on Wednesday, Nov. 22, Budget Secretary...
Over P15.3 billion will be for the assistance and projects for Filipino migrant workers next year, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Tuesday, Nov. 21 that the budget is allotted for the proposed national budget of the...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said an additional P3 billion will be earmarked to support individuals and families encountering crisis situations. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman announced the approval of additional funds to cover the funding deficiency for the...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government has set aside about P20 billion to cover the benefits and allowances of healthcare and non-healthcare professionals for next year. In a statement on Thursday, Nov. 16, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that the Marcos...
Qualified government employees will receive their year-end bonus (YEB) and cash gift (CG) starting Wednesday, Nov. 15, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced. State workers can expect to receive a YEB equivalent to one month of their basic pay as of Oct. 31, along with a CG...
One member of the Advisory Body tasked with finding qualified candidates to lead the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) has supported the new rules that give the President more power in selecting board members. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the revised implementing rules and regulations...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) reported that higher public spending from July to September this year greatly contributed to a stronger-than-expected economic growth. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the accelerated government spending in the third quarter contributed 36...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) directed government agencies with the lowest budget utilization rates to improve their spending, according to Senator Juna Edgardo "Sonny" Angara. During the plenary debates on the 2024 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) or House Bill No. 8990, Angara...
The Department of Budget and Management said that President Marcos showed support to the Filipino Muslims through the approval of an executive committee for the commemoration of Islamic presence in the country. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman expressed her gratitude towards...
