The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said that next year's proposed national budget will focus on strengthening the nationwide healthcare system. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DBM has allocated P22.98 billion to the Department of Health (DOH) for its...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released nearly P4 billion to fund the government’s tuition-free college education program. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said she approved a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) amounting to P3.84 billion for the Universal Access to...
Public spending likely exceeded the government's third-quarter program by a tenth, driven by accelerated infrastructure expenditures, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. In the National Government's August 2023 disbursement report, the DBM indicated that the Marcos...
The procurement system for local government units (LGUs) will soon be digitalized, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Thursday, Oct. 19. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said there will be an electronic reverse auction and electronic or e-marketplace which will cater to...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), through its Fiscal Division, commended the Philippines for proactively improving its Public Financial Management (PFM) systems through digital transformation. During one of the sessions of the IMF-World Bank (WB) Annual Meeting in Marrakesh, Morocco, IMF...
In a significant step towards transforming the government, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) joined forces with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) to launch OGPinas!. The national government was in full force supporting...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has granted its approval for the disbursement of P1 billion as compensation to the victims of the 2017 Marawi siege. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DBM has approved the issuance of a Special Allotment Release Order...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government will continue to provide career advancements and allowances to public school teachers next year. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DBM has proposed an allocation of P38.63 billion to support over 900,000 teachers in the...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it is determined to redouble its efforts in securing the passage of key structural reforms that are vital for maintaining the country's economic growth. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman issued a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 4, expressing her...
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 that the country’s procurement law should be more attuned to the changing times, citing the need for amendments amid the digitalization era. The proposed amendments to the 20-year-old Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) have already been...
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...
