The Department of Finance (DOF) has emphasized that sustainable finance plays a critical role in driving the country’s shift to climate change adaptation and mitigation practices. At a virtual forum organized by sustainability media and business intelligence-firm Eco-Business, Finance Secretary...
NEDA identifies top priorities in PDP 2023-2028 By Chino S. Leyco The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said social protection and human capital development will be among top priorities in the short to medium term under the upcoming Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028....
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday, Sept. 12, said it will help bankroll various programs of the Department of Energy (DOE) next year. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DBM earmarked P2.2 billion for the DOE in 2023 in line with the government’s...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has urged franchisers to digitalize their core business processes to remain viable and competitive amid an unpredictable global business climate. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said franchisers should lead the charge in transforming the...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) warned the public against unscrupulous individuals claiming to be its employees and are making false representation to solicit money. In an advisory released on Monday, Sept. 12, the DBM said it received reports that there were individuals claiming to...
Diokno extends IT-BPM's WFH setup By Chino S. Leyco The Department of Finance (DOF) has extended the work-from-home (WFH) arrangement of the Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) enterprises until further notice. In a statement on Friday, Sept. 9, Finance Secretary...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the Marcos administration is committed to establish a more business-friendly environment to encourage foreign investors to do business in the Philippines. During the Philippine Economic Briefing in Singapore, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno reaffirmed the...
The Marcos administration wants to rejoin the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) months after the previous administration withdrew the country's participation. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said on Friday, Sep. 9, that President Marcos wants to demonstrate...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has allotted P3.7 billion for the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) for children next year. With this amount, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said around 1.8 million children enrolled in...
The Marcos administration will spend P2.48 billion to develop several airports nationwide to support the government’s goal of improving transportation infrastructure in the country, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. In a statement on Thursday, Sep. 8, Budget Secretary Amenah F....
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) increased the funds for the government’s climate change programs and activities next year in line with President Marcos’ directive. In a statement on Wednesday, Sep. 7, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the government’s climate change...
Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) would work with Congress to push for legislation to address the spread of disinformation and fake news. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles (OPS photo) Angeles said this after she admitted that there was no budget yet...
