BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In last week’'s article, I proudly shared the back-to-back triumphs of the Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP): Our stellar performance in the Open Budget Survey and our country’s election to the OGP Steering Committee....
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it is in the final stages of conducting a compensation and benefits study targeted at evaluating potential salary adjustments for government workers. Budget Undersecretary Goddes Hope O. Libiran said the study, scheduled to be finalized...
Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has lauded Fitch Ratings' recent decision to maintain the Philippines' investment grade rating at “BBB,” above the minimum investment grade by a notch and maintaining a stable “outlook.” Pangandaman, chairperson of the inter-agency Development Budget...
Members of the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) are scheduled to convene next week to assess the country’s economic targets. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that the inter-agency body responsible for setting the government’s macroeconomic assumptions will hold a...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Last week was a double win for open governance in our country, as we celebrated Open Government Week! The first excellent news is that the Philippines has been recognized as a global leader in budget transparency, oversight, and...
In light of the country's expected slower growth this year, the economic managers have adjusted downward the projected tax collections for the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman confirmed to Manila Bulletin on Saturday, June 1,...
The Marcos administration is looking to ramp up the sale of government assets this year, data from the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) revealed. Based on the DBCC's quarter fiscal program approved last May 23, the national government expects to generate P42.12 billion in proceeds...
The Philippines has emerged as a standout performer in the 2023 Open Budget Survey (OBS), solidifying its position as a frontrunner in budget transparency and public engagement in Southeast Asia. The recently released OBS survey results underscored the country's progress in upholding open...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Have you ever thought about your retirement? I believe that this stage should be the best time of our lives when we can indulge in activities that we find thrilling — the activities that we have always wanted to undertake but never had...
The Department of Education (DepEd) will soon begin hiring 5,000 non-teaching personnel with a base monthly salary of at least P27,000, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced. This decision comes after Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman granted approval to DepEd's request for...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has lauded the leadership and members of Congress for the ratification of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA). Pangandaman said this legislation is a significant milestone under the Marcos administration’s ongoing...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. As chairperson of the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), I felt honored to be joined by our key stakeholders as we celebrated its 54th year of service last week. I was especially proud to lead the launch of the legacy book...
