As another round of oil price increases are scheduled today (February 1), Senator Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan called for the timely release of fuel discounts, seedlings, farm equipment, and other assistance to farmers and fisherfolk contained in the 2022 General Appropriations Act...
Senate Finance Committee chief Senator Sonny Angara on Tuesday gave assurance that the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2022 contains the much-needed funding support for state-run hospitals and the strengthening of the country's public healthcare system.
Angara pointed out that the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) received a budget amounting to P24.268 billion for 2022 under the P5.024-trillion national budget signed by President Duterte on Dec. 30.
(DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" T. de la Peña's Facebook page)
DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" T. de...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Jan. 4, said that the higher allocation for 2022 would be vital in its initiatives this year including the planned expansion of limited face-to-face classes nationwide.
Officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) visit a pilot school in...
The Department of Education (DepEd) officially announced that it would receive a higher allocation this year following the approval of the 2022 national budget.
JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN
In the General Appropriations Act (GAA), P631.77 billion was given to DepEd as allocation...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Jan. 4, commended the national government for giving priority to the education sector by increasing its 2022 budget.
(Photo from DepEd)
Education Secretary Leonor Briones, in a statement, expressed gratitude to President Duterte and Congress...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Friday called on national government agencies to utilize their funds wisely and properly so as to help spur the country's efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery.
Go said President Duterte's signing of the P5-trillion General...
Senate Committee on Finance Senator Sonny Angara on Thursday welcomed the signing of the 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA), which he said is a very timely move given the rising number of COVID-19 cases anew.
"The Senate Committee on Finance worked tirelessly to ensure that the 2022...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon has compelled the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to fund the measures that seek to upgrade the facilities of nine hospitals in the country.
During Wednesday's deliberation on the measures filed by Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go on the...
