Amenah Pangandaman

Amenah Pangandaman is the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) who has been instrumental in implementing President Marcos' directives for budgetary reforms. She oversees initiatives such as enhancing research capacities in state universities, approving additional honoraria for election workers, and ensuring women's rights are upheld in correctional institutions.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

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DBM approves staffing standards for SUC R&D

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved new staffing standards to enhance research and development capacity in state universities and colleges (SUCs), as outlined in National Budget Circular No. 598 signed on July 15, 2025.
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Marcos approves PHP 6.793-trillion FY 2026 NEP

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. approved a PHP 6.793-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for Fiscal Year 2026 during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
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DBM: Officials tied to overpriced laptops case removed

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) confirmed on Saturday that officials from its Procurement Service implicated in the procurement of allegedly overpriced laptops are no longer in office.
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DBM allocates PHP3.627B for rural electrification

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved a PHP3.627 billion allocation for rural electrification on Tuesday, supporting the Marcos administration's goal of achieving total electrification by 2028.
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Senators push for public access to budget talks

The Senate on Monday reiterated its commitment to transparency in the national budget process, welcoming calls for greater public access to bicameral conference committee deliberations.
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Philippine growth forecast revised downward due to global uncertainties

The Philippine economic team revised its growth forecasts for this year and the next three years due to heightened global uncertainties, including escalating tensions in the Middle East and potential US tariffs.
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DBM releases PHP309M for CDCs in 103 barangays

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released PHP309 million for constructing Child Development Centers (CDCs) through multi-purpose building projects in 103 barangays across the Philippines.
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DBM allocates PHP1.347B for e-gates expansion

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has allocated PHP1.347 billion to continue funding the electronic gates (e-gates) project at major international gateways across the Philippines.
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Marcos retains key officials in third recalib phase

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has retained several Cabinet secretaries and agency heads in a third phase of his administration's recalibration process.
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Marcos Jr. retains key Cabinet, incl. Bersamin

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has decided to retain Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and five other Cabinet secretaries as part of a major government shake-up.
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