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....
An advocacy group on Tuesday, June 11, called for swift action from Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte in setting up the Teacher Education Council (TEC) to enhance teaching quality in the country. (DepEd file photo) “We cannot afford any more delay in this...
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...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the recent affirmation of the Philippines’ investment-grade credit rating by Fitch Ratings would attract more foreign investments into the country. In a statement on Monday, June 10, Recto said he welcomed Fitch’s decision to maintain the country’s...
The Philippines and France have inked a financial and development cooperation agreement aimed at tackling poverty and fostering inclusive growth for Filipinos, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced. On June 7, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. The Bangsamoro peace process has indeed come full circle. What began as a determined effort of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) to decisively address the Moro people’s struggle for self-determination and self-governance has evolved...
Chinese maritime forces form a blockade to stop a medical evacuation of sick Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on May 19, 2024. (Courtesy of PCG Commodore Jay Tarriela) The Philippines “does not and will never need” to inform China of its maritime...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that the railway connecting Cavite and Metro Manila will create more jobs and business opportunities in the south. Recto, the government's chief economic manager, said that the first phase of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 (South) Cavite extension project...
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...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said that the Marcos administration has implemented new measures to enhance job creation in the country. According to the DOF, President Marcos’ recently signed Executive Order No. 59 would have a significant impact on the economy by creating more quality jobs for...
LRT-1 Dr. Santos Station in Parañaque City (Photo courtesy of Parañaque Cong. Edwin Olivarez / Facebook) The partial operation of the Light Rail Transit (LRT)-1 Cavite extension is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of this year as the rail project’s first phase is now 98.2 percent...
The Department of Finance (DOF) expects the Luzon Economic Corridor project will attract investments that support the vibrant labor market in the Philippines. In a statement on Thursday, June 6, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that the project focuses on boosting job creation in the...
