Two of President Marcos’ economic managers are pushing for the integration of healthcare coverage as a part of the compensation package for all government employees. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman and Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto both said that the government is now considering...
Over P2.5 billion will be allocated for free Wi-Fi connectivity in public places this year, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). This as Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman approved the issuance of issuance of a special allotment release order (SARO) amounting to P2.5...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has allocated nearly P29 billion to support the government's community-based safety net initiative that offers temporary employment opportunities to workers in the informal sector. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. First of all, I would like to thank President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM) for joining the 17th Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) meeting on Feb. 8. This is the sixth meeting under his administration and our first meeting for this...
The only Filipina Muslim member of President Marcos’ Cabinet expressed optimism about the future of Mindanao, emphasizing the need for national focus and unity to ensure its bright prospects. Amid calls to separate Mindanao from the Philippines, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman, who is also...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said that it allocated nearly P50 billion last year to finance programs designed to aid individuals and families during times of crises. Budget Secretary Mina F. Pangandaman said the Protective Services of Individuals and Families in Difficult...
The government is partnering with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the rightsizing and a public financial management (PFM) institute for local agencies, the Department of Budget and Management said. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that ADB has been aiding the government in passing...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is set to release all special allotment release orders (SAROs) for 2024 this week as well as the excess releases from last year in a bid to expedite state agencies’ utilization. During an interview, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that it...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has clarified that the additional P12 billion budget allocated by Congress to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is not earmarked for the purpose of Charter Change. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Wednesday, Jan. 17, that the allocated...
The Marcos economic team said it supports the appointment of former House Deputy Speaker and Batangas Representative Ralph G. Recto as the new finance secretary. In a statement, former Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno expressed confidence in Recto, who was also a former senator and...
Former Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno is set to join the Monetary Board (MB), the policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), a ranking government official announced. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Friday, Jan. 12, that Diokno, a former central...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) allocated an additional P3 billion that will fund the repair and rehabilitation of elementary and secondary school buildings. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has approved the release of a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) that amounts to...
