The House Committee on Appropriations chairman has reminded the different government agencies to spend their budgets well in order for benefits like newly-generated jobs to trickle down to common Filipinos. This, as committee chairman Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co noted in a statement...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has alloted P42.84 billion for agriculture as it vowed to help in boosting the country’s farm output in line with the Marcos administration’s plan of making the agriculture sector as one of the main drivers for growth and employment. In a statement,...
A neophyte congressman wants to double to P1.5 billion the annual funding for the in-service skills retooling of public school teachers to boost their expertise in delivering lessons in English, mathematics, and science. (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BATANGAS) “Our teachers deserve more support...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) assured its support for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) digitalization initiative in its system of governance. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman made the statement at the recent conduct of consultation on BARMM...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it will continue the timely release of budgets for the year to fund “crucial” government programs and projects. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Monday, Feb. 20, that the DBM’s released allotments stood at 56.4 percent of the...
For the third straight year, the country’s 117 state universities and colleges (SUCs) received increases in their budgets to support their constantly growing requirements to provide quality public education to the country’s tertiary students. Senator Juan Edgardo ‘’Sonny’’ Angara,...
Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has thrown her support behind the Procurement Service – Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM), saying that centralized government procurement is still more advantageous to the government and the Filipino people. Speaking at the Partners in Service...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved P3.41 billion funding to cover the cost of tertiary education for all Filipino students enrolled in technical vocational institutions. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DBM approved a P3.41 billion Special Allotment Release...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said that given the increase the increase in national tax allotment (NTA) shares, local government units (LGUs) will see a stronger exercise of autonomy once the full devolution is implemented. In a statement on Wednesday, Feb. 15, Budget Secretary...
The Department of Budget Management (DBM) said the national government will help capacitate local government units (LGUs) in the process of devolution of government services until full implementation. In a statement on Monday, Feb. 13, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandama said the DBM will conduct...
(UNSPLASH) Few days before the celebration of Valentine’s day, the public can show their love through “budget friendly activities” that can help keep their special someone safe from Covid-19, the Department of Health (DOH) said. Since safety remains a priority amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the...
Two key government agencies will have at its disposal for this year an accumulated P3.41-billion increase in its feeding funds, Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto bared on Monday, Feb. 6. Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte (left) and DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian...
