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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 »

DBM releases P6.2-B in cash subsidy amid rising oil prices

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 09:50 PM

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Friday said it released P6.2 billion in cash subsidy to help half of the country's population amid rising oil prices. Read more »

BSP's Amenah Pangandaman is next Budget Secretary

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 30 11:19 AM

Incoming Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman will need to balance funding President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr's projects while keeping debt levels from further ballooning. Read more »

Pharmally report can still progress via Ombudsman: Drilon

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 24 06:59 PM

The Pharmally committee report which was not adopted by the Senate due to lack of signatories, could still progress through the Office of the Ombudsman, outgoing Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said Friday. Read more »

Cause for concern as PH debt doubles under Duterte, says think tank

Rowegie Abanto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 03 01:16 PM

The Philippines' national debt under the Duterte administration has doubled, IBON Foundation pointed out. Read more »

DBM looking for budget to continue fuel subsidy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 02 03:37 PM

Unused funds in 2021 and savings from biddings are some of the possible sources of funds for the continuation of the fuel subsidy program, said DBM chief Tina Canda. Read more »

DBM says calamity fund enough as typhoon season nears

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 02 03:41 PM

The peak of the typhoon season is July to October, when nearly 70 percent of all typhoons develop, according to PAGASA. Read more »

Amenah Pangandaman tapped as next Budget Secretary

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 30 05:09 PM

Incumbent Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Assistant Governor Amenah Pangandaman has been chosen as the next Budget Secretary. Read more »

Marcos has enough time to name next DBM chief, says OIC

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 25 12:26 PM

The next administration has ample time to appoint the next Budget secretary, the agency's officer-in-charge said Wednesday. Read more »

DBCC narrows 2022 growth forecast, sees higher inflation

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 24 08:48 PM

The Philippine economy is seen growing between 7 to 8 percent in 2022, which is narrower than the earlier 7 to 9 percent growth forecast. Read more »

Higit P1-B inilabas para sa COVID compensation ng health workers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 15 07:24 PM

Inilabas na ng DBM ang higit P1 bilyong pondo para sa benepisyo ng mga health care worker na nagka-COVID-19 habang duty. Read more »

P1-B released for COVID compensation for health workers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 15 12:06 PM

Up to P1.081 billion have been released by the Department of Budget and Management for the benefits of health workers who contracted COVID-19 while on duty this year, the agency said Sunday. Read more »

Gov't seeking funds for students' health insurance

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 22 05:15 PM

Government is looking for ways to fund the insurance policy required for college students who will join in-person classes, the DOH said. Read more »

Pamimigay ng ayuda sa mga biktima ng Odette sa Bohol, naantala

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 07 03:37 PM

Hindi pa rin naibibigay ang ayuda sa ilang mga taga-Bohol na nasalanta ng bagyong Odette noong Disyembre, ayon sa gobernador ng lalawigan. Read more »

DBM: Up to Congress to probe unused Bayanihan funds

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 23 04:35 PM

The DBM said it is up to lawmakers whether or not they would launch a probe regarding the unused funds for COVID-19 response under the Bayanihan 2. Read more »

DBM says can only give P500 aid to poor Pinoys for 3 months

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 23 03:47 PM

The government may only be able to give the proposed P500 monthly subsidy to poor Filipino families for 3 months, the DBM said. Read more »

P500 cash aid to be released next month: budget dept

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 23 12:43 PM

The P500 monthly subsidy for poor families that President Rodrigo Duterte ordered is expected to be released next month, the Department fo Budget and Management said Wednesday. Read more »

P7 billion released for PUV service contracting: DBM

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 22 09:58 PM

DBM said the amount was given to the Department of Transportation for the implementation of the Service Contracting Program (SCP). Read more »

Another round of fuel subsidy set: DBM

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 20 11:27 AM

The government will distribute another round of subsidy for PUV drivers and delivery riders, and discounts for the agriculture sector in April. Read more »

Ayuda or bawas buwis? Solon says tax suspension faster

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 16 10:33 AM

Which is better - suspending excise taxes on select oil products or give out cash assistance? Read more »