Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has assured that public projects jointly funded with bilateral and multilateral development partners will be implemented as scheduled next year, as most of them formed part of the regular 2025 budget proposal. "So far, when I saw the GAB [general...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I had the honor of participating in the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR), which our country hosted for the first time in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction...
By DERCO ROSAL Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that the Department of Finance (DOF) will abide by the Supreme Court’s (SC) temporary restraining order (TRO) that halts the utilization of Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) idle, unused, and excess funds. On Tuesday, Oct. 29,...
To help students resume their studies as quickly as possible following disruptions caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, the Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Sonny Angara, has mobilized rapid response efforts in affected areas. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement...
By DERCO ROSAL The Philippines is poised for potential credit rating upgrade given the country’s resilient economy and positive growth outlook, global banking giant Citi executives stated. “Citi executives expressed confidence that the country is well-positioned for a credit...
To provide free legal aid to teaching and non-teaching personnel nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on Monday, Oct. 28. (Photo from DepEd) During the ceremonial signing, witnessed by...
The Department of Health (DOH) assured on Monday, Oct. 28, that more medical teams have been sent to areas devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine as it continues to monitor the healthcare needs of the affected communities. (DOH / file photo) In a televised interview, DOH Spokesperson...
PEACE BY PEACE “Everyone faces up more bravely to a thing for which he has long prepared himself, sufferings, even, being withstood if they have been trained for in advance. Those who are unprepared, on the other hand, are panic-stricken by the most insignificant happenings.” – Lucius Annaeus...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said that the US Department of the Treasury has vowed to support the country’s efforts to strengthen its tax and customs administration system. The DOF said the commitment was made by US Treasury Undersecretary Jay C. Shambaugh and other senior officials during a...
Government employees are set to receive their year-end bonuses and cash gifts earlier than usual, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said she signed DBM Budget Circular No. 2024-3 on Oct. 22, outlining the new guidelines for...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has assured the public that the national government is fully prepared financially to support relief and rehabilitation efforts in areas impacted by the devastation of Typhoon Kristine. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the government has adequate funds available...
DND Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo) The national government is finding ways to address the water and fuel shortage in Camarines Sur in the wake of the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine”. During a situation briefing led by President Marcos Jr. in Malacanang on Friday,...
