BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. We greet October with the commemoration of National Cooperative Month, which seeks to highlight the significant contribution of cooperatives to the country’s economic growth. This observance paves the way for the Cooperative Development...
The shortlist of candidates for the board of directors of the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) was officially submitted to President Marcos, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. The Advisory Body, consisting of the DBM, the National Economic and Development Authority, and the Bureau...
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 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...
President Marcos is set to receive a list of names on Monday, from which he will handpick six individuals to join the board of the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC). A total of 29 candidates have successfully met the qualifications for various positions at the MIC, including the roles of president...
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 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 Advisory Body for the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) has received a considerable number of applications for the six vacant positions on the board of directors of the sovereign wealth fund. The Advisory Body, which consists of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), National Economic...
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...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government has P500 million remaining to allocate for additional fuel subsidies in the transport sector. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the Marcos administration is committed to address the escalating commodity prices, despite...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) aims to boost public service through increasing the proposed budget for digitalization funding. To embrace digitalization in government agencies, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that digital initiatives will be allocated P38.75 billion in...
