The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government's one-time fuel assistance, aimed at helping public transport drivers and operators cope with skyrocketing gasoline and diesel prices, is expected to be released this week. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the Department...
Given the strain on public funds caused by high dropout rates, the Department of Finance (DOF) suggested that the government's free tertiary education program be reserved for deserving students. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said that offering free tuition to all students in government-run...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has stated that simplifying regulations and procedures for infrastructure projects will lead to quicker approvals for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said that prompt evaluation of projects is crucial in creating a...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. conferred the Order of National Scientists (ONS) and the Presidential Medal of Merit to two officials for their contribution to the country in terms of healthcare and international trade. President Marcos confers the Order of National Scientist upon...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with the private sector from the United States (US) in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) as it is expected to bring many benefits, such as knowledge exchange as well as technological breakthroughs. DOST...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the national government will continue to support displaced, underemployed, and seasonal Filipino workers next year. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DBM has proposed P12.919 billion in funding for the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has reported that the implementation of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Law has spurred investment worth over P720 billion. Under the CREATE law, the government has provided tax incentives to major projects amounting to a total...
BEYOND BUDGET (Part 2) Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Last week, I discussed the basis and dimensions of the optimized 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP), which we submitted to Congress for deliberations and approval. As I have said, our national budget will lay the...
Vice President Sara Duterte, who serves as the Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary in a concurrent capacity, has chosen to visit Last Mile schools in Cebu on the opening of classes for public schools this School Year (SY) 2023-2024. Photo courtesy of Official Facebook Page of Inday Sara ...
The Philippines intends to seek defense and security alliances with European countries, including the United Kingdom, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has told a visiting British official. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets UK Foreign Secretary James Spencer Cleverly in...
The Bureau of the Treasury released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) following comprehensive consultations with the Land Bank of the Philippines and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian ordered the Disaster Response and Management Group (DRMG) on Tuesday, Aug. 29 to immediately dispatch food packs to flood-affected areas in the Visayas and Mindanao. DRMG Assistant Secretary Marlon Alagao said they are...
