The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it is determined to redouble its efforts in securing the passage of key structural reforms that are vital for maintaining the country's economic growth. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman issued a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 4, expressing her...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government will continue to prioritize the implementation of programs and policies aimed at advancing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) MSME...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said that the country’s procurement law should be more attuned to the changing times, citing the need for amendments amid the digitalization era. The proposed amendments to the 20-year-old Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) have already been...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it is committed to provide support to local government units (LGUs) in their efforts to promote green open spaces and infrastructure projects that encourage active mobility. In a statement on Monday, Oct. 2, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman...
The Department of Budget and Management will remain supportive of the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) for their contribution in the competitive education sector of the country. In a statement on Friday, Sept. 29, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that SUCs promote quality and...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) along with the John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) has partnered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to establish the North Luzon Data Center. The North Luzon Data Center will be the institution for...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has ruled out the possibility of a reenacted budget for next year following the House of Representatives' swift approval of the 2024 general appropriations bill (GAB). In a statement on Thursday, Sept. 28, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman lauded...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) signed a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) of P705 million to cover safety measures in bike transportation. The budget, given to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), would help implement the Active Transport Bike Share System and Safe Pathways...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has given the go-ahead for P12.26 billion to be used for constructing residential buildings for informal settlers and providing housing assistance to calamity victims. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DBM approved the...
TACLOBAN CITY – Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) units from six provinces and two cities in Eastern Visayas showcased their skills in handling protests and other civil disturbances during the Police Regional Office-8 CDM Competition on Tuesday, September 19. The Leyte Police...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said that local government units (LGUs) will receive additional national tax allotments (NTA) next year to boost economic growth nationwide. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DBM has allocated P871.3 billion for NTA in the...
The Philippines drew praises for being a model of open government at the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit held in Tallin, Estonia last Sept. 6. Partners in Open Government. Open Government Partnership (OGP) CEO Sanjay Pradhan meets with Philippine OGP (PH-OGP) Chairman Amenah...
