The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) launched its second official Facebook Page "Usapang Budget” that aims to connect with and relate budget concerns to ordinary Filipinos. According to Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman, "Usapang Budget" aims to inform the people of the latest...
The Department of Finance (DOF) stressed the critical role of a robust agriculture industry in growing the economy at a sustainable and inclusive pace and supporting poverty alleviation in the long term. In a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 2, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said a more vibrant,...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released another round of targeted cash subsidy to the most vulnerable Filipino households reeling from increases in fuel prices and food costs. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said Tuesday, Aug. 2, that the DBM approved the...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo has tested positive for Covid-19, and thus will not be able to attend his first ever ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) as the department's chief in Cambodia this week. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo (Photo courtesy of Permanent Mission...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Monday, August 1, that it has approved the release of subsidy to rice farmers affected by the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA) amounting to P8.05 billion...
The Department of Education (DepEd) will launch this year’s National “Brigada Eskwela” on Aug. 1 as part of its preparations for the incoming school year (SY) 2022-2023. (NOEL B. PABALATE / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In an advisory issued by DepEd, the agency announced that the 2022...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed businessman Jose "Jerry" Acuzar as the new secretary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administers the oath-taking ceremony of Department of Human Settlements and Urban...
The Department of Finance (DOF) welcomed the enactment of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development Financing Enhancement law, commonly known as Agri-Agra law, that is expected to boost the local farm sector. In a statement Friday, July 29, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said Republic...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the government will make sure that gains from economic recovery will trickle down the ordinary Filipinos, saying the Marcos administration has strategic interventions to attain it. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said Friday, July 29, that...
The Department of Finance (DOF) vowed to continue investing heavily in digitalization, technological innovation, and human capital development to remain competitive in a fast-changing and tech-driven global economy. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said on Thursday, July 8, that the Philippines...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda haa highlighted the value of having a presidential son in Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos as a colleague in the House of Representatives. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (left) and Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos According to...
Reginald Sagun Velasco was elected by the House of Representatives to serve as Secretary General of the 19th Congress as it commenced its first regular session last Monday, July 25. House Speaker Rep. Martin Romualdez administers the oath of newly-elected House Secretary General Reginald Velasco...
