
DICT transfer of P1.1B internet budget to MMDA unauthorized – DBM
The Department of Budget and Management said the transfer of the P1.1 billion budget for the national broadband project from the DICT to the MMDA is not authorized.
The Department of Budget and Management said the transfer of the P1.1 billion budget for the national broadband project from the DICT to the MMDA is not authorized.
The Department of Budget and Management has released P2,021,895,000 to the PhilHealth to cover the premium subsidies for indigent members.
The Department of Budget and Management has released P5.2 billion to for the 9.8 million beneficiaries of the Targeted Cash Transfer program.
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the release of P69 million to the Department of Agriculture to support the Protein-Enriched Copra Meal Commercialization Project under its National Livestock Program.
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman raised the need to use digital interventions to promote government transparency and accountability.
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman believes that the Philippines won’t go into recession anytime soon.
Digitalizing the government’s procurement processes will result in bureaucratic efficiency, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said.
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has launched her official Facebook page to inform the public about her agency’s campaigns, projects, and other initiatives.
“ DBM said @DepEd_PH did not submit requirements for SPED budget and it has a suplus kaya ZERO,” tweeted Rowena Guanzon.
Next year’s budget will be challenging as the incoming administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be facing several challenges like the Covid-19 pandemic recovery, rising global oil prices, and a looming food crisis, Budget Secretary Tina Canda said.