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DepEd open to probe on 'outdated, pricey' laptops

Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 12:55 PM

The DepEd said Friday it was open to any congressional probe on the purchase of 'outdated' and 'pricey' laptops that state auditors flagged recently. Read more »

COA flags P1.3-B PPE contract of PS-DBM

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 11 11:59 PM

The controversial procurement service of the Philippine budget department again in hot water over yet another pandemic supply deal. Read more »

Health workers' groups enraged over COA findings on PPEs

Raphael Bosano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 11 06:20 PM

The findings could also explain why a lot of health workers have fallen sick while tending to patients struck by the virus. Read more »

Senate probe on 'pricey, outdated' laptops sought

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 11 02:05 PM

Sen. Koko Pimentel asked the chamber to investigate the PS-DBM's purchase of 'pricey' and 'outdated' laptops. Read more »

P1.3-billion PPE contract of PS-DBM flagged

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 11 02:04 PM

PS-DBM signed contracts for the procurement of personal protective equipment worth P1.386 billion without the safety requirement, auditors said. Read more »

Ilang guro di kuntentong ipagawa lang ang mga laptop mula DepEd

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 11 07:26 PM

Hindi kuntento ang 2 grupo sa plano ng DepEd na ipagawa na lang ang mga umano'y mabagal na laptop na inisyu sa mga guro. Read more »

DepEd tiniyak na tutugunan ang reklamo sa laptops

Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 10 08:51 PM

Tiniyak ngayong Miyerkoles ng Department of Education na tutugunan nito ang reklamo ng mga guro sa mabagal na laptop. Read more »

DBM releases P2-B to DSWD to aid Filipinos in crisis

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 09 09:45 AM

The Department of Budget and Management on Tuesday said it has released another P2 billion as additional aid for Filipinos in crisis situations. Read more »

PS-DBM vows to address DepEd's 'pricey' laptops

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 07 05:14 PM

PS-DBM said that it will cooperate with the Commission on Audit on its findings on overpriced laptops for the Department of Education. Read more »

DepEd tags PS-DBM on pricey, outdated laptops

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 05 09:01 PM

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday tagged the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) over the alleged purchase of "outdated" and "pricey" laptops for teachers. Read more »

Timely release of cash aid crucial in protecting poor: NEDA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 02:21 PM

The timely release of the P4.1 billion fund for the Targeted Cash Transfer program is crucial in helping the poor, NEDA said Wednesday. Read more »

Senators say balancing act needed in giving aid

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 02 11:53 PM

Two senators remain supportive of giving continuous aid to the needy, but such assistance should have limitations in consideration also to the government, they said. Read more »

DBM approves P4.1-B special aid for most vulnerable

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 02 11:57 AM

The Department of Budget and Management on Tuesday said it has approved the release of a special allotment of P4.1 billion to help mitigate the impact of inflation to the country's most vulnerable. Read more »

Disaster relief budget ready for Luzon quake, says DBM

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 06:33 PM

The Department of Budget and Management said the Marcos Administration is ready to fund disaster relief following the magnitude 7 quake that hit Northern Luzon. Read more »

DBM eyes submission of proposed 2023 budget in August

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 10:58 AM

The DBM is working on the proposed 2023 national budget which it aims to submit to Congress in August, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said. Read more »

Solon backs proposed 'rightsizing', urges caution

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 19 09:41 AM

A lawmaker supports the new administration's plan to streamline the bureaucracy but urges caution because rightsizing efforts may cause layoffs. Read more »

Government workers worried about 'rightsizing'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 14 10:49 PM

An organization of Philippine government employees fears massive layoffs as the new administration plans to right-size the bureaucracy. Read more »

Gov't workers wary of losing jobs in 'rightsizing'

Wena Cos, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 14 07:56 PM

Government workers said scrimping on the government's budget should not come at the expense of worker's job security. Read more »

DBM backs proposal for 'rightsizing' government offices

Wena Cos, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 13 05:35 PM

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Wednesday said she will support a proposal to "rightsize" government offices. Read more »

Govt ready to continue subsidy if oil prices remain high

Wena Cos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 08 09:17 PM

The Department of Budget and Maagement said it has not received any request to continue funding for the program from the Department of Transportation. Read more »