BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Last week, I had an insightful meeting with the Alliance of Health Workers led by President Robert T. Mendoza. The meeting provided a venue for us to discuss the needs and concerns of our healthcare workers who are ready to serve...
Four local government units (LGUs) from the Philippines have been accepted into the global partnership that focuses on promoting transparency, fighting corruption, and strengthening governance. In a statement on Tuesday, April 16, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that Tagbilaran (Bohol),...
Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has urged to fast-track the creation of a mapping system to track hospitals that have not received health emergency allowances. During a radio interview, Pangandaman called on the Department of Health (DOH) to address the issues...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman warned against individuals posing as their officials who ask for money in exchange of project contract. In a statement, Pangandaman said that the public must remain wary when approached by persons who claim to be affiliated...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Today I join fellow Muslims from all over the world in celebrating Eid’l Fitr, the joyous “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” marking the end of Ramadan, or the Islamic month of fasting and self-discovery. For those unfamiliar...
In light of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has provided P900 million to cover crop insurance premiums for farmers and fisherfolk in the country. Budget Secretary Mina F. Pangandaman announced on Sunday, April 7, that the funding has been released to...
About P50 billion was allotted for the government pension of four million indigent senior citizens throughout the country. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released a total of P49.807 billion to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to cover the senior citizens’...
Nearly P6 billion will be spent on the funding of 1,834 new classrooms in 216 schools across the country. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the release of a special allotment release order (SARO) of P5.830 billion for the joint request of the Department of Public Works and...
The Marcos administration has raised its budget deficit ceilings for the next five years to provide the necessary financial leeway to support the government's projects and programs. Based on the latest revenue and spending outlook from the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), the...
In response to global trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions, the Marcos administration has adjusted its economic growth targets, the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) announced. The DBCC, an inter-agency body responsible for setting the country's macroeconomic assumptions, has...
President Marcos is readying a national budget for 2025 that is expected to surpass the P6 trillion mark. The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) announced on Thursday, April 4, that the executive department's proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025 is set at P6.200...
Digital travel platform Agoda unveils affordable accommodations in popular Asian tourist destinations. Planning on an affordable tropical getaway this April and May? In the Philippines, Iloilo tops the list for the most affordable destination. With its stunning beaches,...
