Tag: Amenah Pangandaman

  • Budget Secretary Calls for Greater Local Government Involvement in Open Governance

    In a compelling address at the 2025 OGP Asia and Pacific Regional Meeting in Taguig City, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman encouraged local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines to actively participate in the Open Government Partnership (OGP). Pangandaman, who also chairs OGP-Philippines, emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and engaging civil society in governance processes.…

  • Philippines Aims to Lead Global Budget Transparency, DBM Secretary Declares

    In a bold declaration of intent, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has committed to elevating the Philippines to the pinnacle of global budget transparency and oversight. Speaking at a ceremony in Manila, Pangandaman highlighted the Marcos administration’s strides in promoting open governance, which have already positioned the Philippines as the leading nation in Asia for budget…

  • Philippines Aims to Lead Global Budget Transparency Rankings

    MANILA – In a bold declaration, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has committed to elevating the Philippines to the pinnacle of global budget transparency. Speaking at a ceremony in the Department of Budget and Management’s central office in San Miguel, Manila, Pangandaman highlighted the nation’s recent achievements and future aspirations in open governance. The event marked…

  • Government Allocates P7,000 Medical Allowance for Employees in 2025

    MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has announced the release of the 2025 budget for the medical allowance of government employees, as stated by Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Friday. The allocation, amounting to PHP7,000 per employee, has been distributed to various departments and agencies, accompanied by specific guidelines for its use.…

  • Philippines Gears Up for 2025 OGP Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting

    MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has rallied government officials and partners to bolster support for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM), scheduled for February 5 to 7. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, who co-chairs OGP-Philippines, highlighted the nation’s dedication to integrating open governance principles…

  • Budget Secretary Highlights Need for SARO for PHP783 Billion in Congressional Additions

    Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman emphasized the necessity of a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) for the disbursement of nearly PHP800 billion in programs and projects added by Congress to the 2025 national budget. Speaking at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay, Pangandaman revealed that Congress introduced approximately 12,900 new line items, totaling PHP783 billion, with a…

  • Budget Secretary Highlights Need for SARO for PHP783 Billion Congressional Additions

    Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman emphasized the necessity of a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) for the disbursement of nearly PHP800 billion in programs and projects added by Congress to the 2025 national budget. Speaking at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay, Pangandaman revealed that Congress introduced approximately 12,900 new line items, totaling PHP783 billion, with a…

  • Philippine Government Agencies Urged to Begin 2026 Budget Preparations

    MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has issued a directive for all government departments, agencies, and offices to commence crafting their budget proposals for the year 2026. This announcement was made by Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay event, emphasizing the need for timely preparation to ensure that…

  • Budget Secretary Commits to Backing New Presidential Office for Marawi’s Recovery

    Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has pledged her full support to the newly established Office of the Presidential Adviser for Marawi Rehabilitation and Development (OPAMRD). Speaking in Manila, Pangandaman praised President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for setting up the office, which aims to expedite the rehabilitation of Marawi City. As a native of Mindanao and a…