To address the government's growing debt, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto suggested the possibility of selling the land currently housing the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Parañaque City. Recto estimated that leveraging the 600-hectare NAIA property, equivalent to six million...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Mindanao State University (MSU) entered into a partnership on Tuesday, March 12 to create inclusive and culturally sensitive programs for orphans and children living in “torils” in Marawi City. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian and MSU...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. And to our Muslim brothers and sisters, Ramadan Mubarak. I am truly excited to serve as Head of the Philippine Delegation (HOD) at the United Nations’ 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW68) happening this week...
Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman highlighted the Philippines' advancements in promoting women's rights and urged women globally to amplify their voices for gender equality. During the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), Pangandaman presented the country's statement at the...
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto officiated the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed officials of the Department of Finance on Monday, March 11. In the photo, from left to right, are Director Cherry Mae P. Gonzales, Undersecretary Joven Balbosa, Recto, Undersecretary Rolando G. Tungpalan,...
To enhance its delivery of social services, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ramping up efforts to encourage beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to enroll in the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). DSWD Assistant Secretary for Strategic...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the government is determined to drive pro-business reforms, enhance the regulatory framework, reduce the cost of doing business, and tackle existing constraints in the country. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said these initiatives are integral part of their...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is open to consider the proposal to reevaluate the possibility of reactivating the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). In an effort to address the high electricity costs in the country, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the planned third-party...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the kick-off ceremony for the agency’s expanded “Tara, Basa!” tutoring program in Cebu City on Friday, March 8. With this scale up, the program is expected to benefit over 180,700 beneficiaries, including...
Despite the rise in the unemployment rate, the Department of Finance (DOF) noted that the quality of employment in the country is improving, with an increasing number of Filipinos securing formal and stable jobs. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that the Philippines had a total of 45.9 million...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Top officials of Department of Budget and Management regional offices convened on Friday, March 8, here for the first quarter Regional Coordination Meeting (RCM). PANGANDAMAN (DBM FB) They convened and discussed the budget best practices and strategies, development...
Senator Pia Cayetano has expressed her full support to the government’s plan to ban disposable vapes in the country . Sen. Pia Cayetano (Senate PRIB Photo) “Yes, I support the banning of disposable vapes. Number one, vapes are very dangerous,” Cayetano said in an interview...
