The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Wednesday, July 31 urged barangay health workers (BHWs) to apply for career service eligibility, which is required for securing permanent government positions. In a statement, CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles announced that, in accordance with Republic Act No....
The Bureau of Internal Revenue's (BIR) specialized unit responsible for managing the tax affairs of large corporations is expected to exceed its collection target this year. Based on the amended 2024 BIR collection program, the Large Taxpayers Service (LTS) has revised the collection goal to P1.883...
The Philippine government is on track to surpass the P17 trillion debt threshold by the end of next year, data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) showed. Based on the Budget of Expenditures and Sources of Financing submitted to Congress, the Marcos administration expects to conclude...
The Marcos administration is charting a path towards fiscal consolidation by reducing borrowings next year, data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) showed. Based on the Budget of Expenditures and Sources of Financing presented to Congress, the government is planning to borrow P2.545...
President Marcos has submitted to Congress his proposed national budget of P6.352 trillion for 2025. On Monday, July 29, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman delivered the National Expenditure Program (NEP) for Fiscal Year 2025 to the House of...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated P18.5 billion for emergency loans to aid members and pensioners impacted by typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. In a statement Thursday, July 25, the state pension fund for government workers said that approximately 864,089 GSIS...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said that almost half of the government's calamity funds are still available to assist people affected by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. According to Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman, approximately P11.12 billion remains in the calamity...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) plans to allocate approximately P10 billion next year for government employees' medical allowances. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that a total of P9.5 billion had been earmarked for the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund (MPBF) in...
The Department of Budget and Management has allocated P106 billion to support President Marcos' directive to increase the salaries of government employees. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that DBM has set aside P36 billion for the current year and an additional P70 billion for the...
President Marcos assured on Monday, July 22, that the country’s energy and internet connectivity capacities are being upgraded to be at par with the Philippines’ economic progress and aspirations. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman underscored that having the right fundamental values and character determines an individual's success as she delivered a message of encouragement to the graduates of the Bulacan State University (BulSU) last July 19. "Dear...
The country’s external debt service burden as of April totaled $4.64 billion, 19.79 percent lower compared to the same time last year of $5.785 billion, with fewer prepayments from the public and private sectors. The debt service burden, which represents both principal and interest payments after...
