The results of a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing more Filipinos are suffering from involuntary hunger is a validation of the national government’s Food Stamp Program (FSP), which was launched last month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Friday, Aug. 4....
Confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) under the proposed P5.768-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2024 increased by P120 million, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Thursday, Aug. 3. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman (RTVM screenshot) Budget Secretary Amenah...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Thursday, Aug. 3, detailed the reasons behind the decrease in budget of the University of the Philippines (UP) system under the 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP). (Photo from University of the Philippines Diliman...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Thursday, Aug. 3, denied that the agriculture sector will get a lower budget allocation under the proposed P5.768-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2024. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman (RTVM screenshot) She...
The proposed P1.408-billion fund for the President's local and foreign trips is justified as the Philippines needs to actively promote foreign investments. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (Ali Vicoy) Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. hopes that Congress will approve the proposed 2024 National Budget, saying their approval would bring the Philippines one step closer to achieving the Government's transformative vision for the country. *File photos (Malacañang, DBM)* Marcos said this in...
A total of 756 Pasiguenos, including a 64-year-old local government employee, graduated from the city’s Alternative Learning System (ALS) program at the Pasig Elementary School Gymnasium on Sunday, July 31. According to the Office of the Vice Mayor (OVM), 703 finished their studies in the...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives will officially receive on Wednesday morning, Aug. 2 the P5.768-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2024, or the precursor to next year's national budget. Information reaching House reporters Tuesday morning, Aug. 1, bared that Department...
Recognizing the link between proper nutrition and school performance among learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to expand the school-based feeding program for the entire school year. (DepEd / MB VISUAL CONTENT GROUP) “This is very important because aside from giving proper...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for a P10-million supplemental funding to support the OVP’s Medical Assistance Program (MAP). Vice President Sara Duterte (standing, center) witnessed the agreement...
The issuance of a proclamation granting amnesty to rebel returnees could become President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s “strategic weapon” to finally put an end to the country’s almost six-decade-long problem on insurgency. Former peace adviser Eduardo Ermita bared this on...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN)) House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan says President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.’s plan to grant amnesty to individuals who may have violated existing laws in pursuit of their political beliefs will help heal the...
