Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has approved the release of P30.409 billion to cover the regular pension requirements of military and uniformed personnel (MUP) for the first quarter of 2025. “For many MUP retirees and their families, pensions are a...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has issued a statement firmly denying allegations that the president signed blank pages in the 2025 national budget. Following the accusations directed towards President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the DBM asserted in a Jan. 20 statement that these are...
Corruption and education are the top concerns of the country's top executives, represented by the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), for 2025. In his inaugural address, MAP president Alfredo S. Panlilio said, "We will certainly address the following top 7 concerns of MAP members for...
More and more real estate developers are utilizing mobile apps in property management to reach a wider audience faster and more efficiently and improve engagement with sellers, tenants, and agents. Integrating mobile apps as a medium can elevate and streamline the delivery of services and...
Nearly P800 billion worth of projects and programs covered by the changes and adjustments in the 2025 national budget will face delays in fund release until the president issues approval. Department of Budget and Management (DBm) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman cited Section 6 of the president’s...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) should prove the necessity of passing the bill seeking to rightsize government by presenting the data lawmakers have been asking to justify the measure. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said that while he sees the “benefit and wisdom” of the proposed...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has inked an agreement with the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation and other major Filipino media companies for transparency and accountability in government. On Jan. 7, DBM Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman and Manila Bulletin Publisher and EVP...
As the country observes National Zero Waste Month, Senator Loren Legarda reiterated her call for Filipinos to ditch the use of single-use plastics in favor of recyclable materials. Legarda, author and principal sponsor of the Republic Act (RA) 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management...
State-owned Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has authorized its subsidiary, Poro Point Management Corp. (PPMC), to manage the interim operations of the San Fernando Seaport in La Union. In a statement on Friday, Jan. 3, Joshua M. Bingcang, BCDA president and chief executive...
Government workers can expect a medical allowance of up to P7,000 annually, as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has announced its rollout starting 2025. DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the issuance of Budget Circular No. 2024-6, outlining the guidelines for providing a...
The national government is poised to surpass its infrastructure spending target for the year, fueled by the rapid implementation of various projects, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. In a report, the DBM said overall infrastructure disbursements are projected to hit P1.54...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced that President Marcos has utilized his veto power to ensure the 2025 national budget aligns with the country’s development goals. In a statement on Monday, Dec. 30, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman commended the President for his...
