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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.…
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DBM Commits to Resolving Budget Shortfalls for Government Agencies in 2025
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has announced its commitment to addressing budget shortfalls faced by various government agencies in the upcoming fiscal year of 2025. This announcement follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s statement that the government is actively seeking solutions to enhance the national budget, which he described as ‘suboptimal’…
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New Guidelines Released for Second Phase of Government Salary Increase in 2025
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has rolled out a new budget circular that outlines the implementation details for the second phase of the revised salary schedule for government employees, effective from January 1, 2025. DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman announced the guidelines on January 20 through National Budget Circular 597. This circular applies to…
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DBM Approves P30.4 Billion for Military and Uniformed Personnel Pensions in Q1 2025
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), led by Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, has authorized the disbursement of PHP30.409 billion to fund the pension needs of military and uniformed personnel (MUP) for the first quarter of 2025. This allocation is drawn from the Pension and Gratuity Fund as stipulated in the 2025 General Appropriations Act, Republic…
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DBM Enhances Website to Combat Misinformation on 2025 Budget
MANILA – In response to a surge in website traffic and rampant misinformation about the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has upgraded its online platform. The DBM’s Information and Communications Technology Systems Service (ICTSS) executed a three-hour maintenance session from 10 p.m. Monday to 1 a.m. Tuesday to…
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Marcos Denounces Duterte’s ‘Blank Checks’ Claims in 2025 Budget as Fabrications
In a recent statement, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. firmly rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s accusations that the proposed 2025 national budget contained ‘blank checks.’ Speaking at a media event in Taguig City, Marcos labeled Duterte’s claims as outright lies, asserting that such practices are not permissible in the General Appropriations Act (GAA). Marcos emphasized…
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DBM Alerts Public to Beware of Fraudulent Individuals Impersonating Agency Officials
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has issued a stern warning to the public about individuals falsely claiming to be DBM officials or employees in an attempt to solicit money or other financial benefits. The agency clarified that no one is authorized to demand money, goods, or favors in return for speeding up transactions…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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