Manila Bulletin
Senate receives ₱5-trillion proposed 2022 nat'l budget
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has submitted a proposed P5.024 trillion national budget for 2022 to both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The budget, themed "Sustaining the Legacy of Real Change for Future Generations," aims to address the pandemic, recovery, and infrastructure development.
President Rodrigo Duterte urged Congress to approve the budget to safeguard citizens from the pandemic's impacts and continue positive changes.
A P240-billion allocation is set aside for COVID-19 response next year, including continued funding for vaccine procurement and distribution, with plans for booster shots.
Of the total budget, P1.92 trillion is allocated to social services, with health-related services being a priority.
The budget also aims to restore the nation's health and economic vigor amidst ongoing pandemic challenges and emerging variants.
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