Philippines hosts EAP Public Procurement Conference April 28-30
The Philippines will host the East Asia and Pacific International Public Procurement Conference from April 28-30 in Manila.
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Department of Budget and Management
Also known as DBM
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is responsible for overseeing the national budget in the Philippines, ensuring timely releases and proper allocation of funds across government agencies. Recently, DBM has addressed social media claims about budget depletion by clarifying that early fund releases are standard practice and align with historical trends. Additionally, DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman highlighted the signing of the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, which aims to ensure prompt burial for Muslim Filipinos within 24 hours while respecting cultural practices and public health regulations.
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Last updated at April 23, 2025.
Recent stories about DBM
Marcos signs Islamic Burial Act for timely Muslim burials
On Tuesday, April 22, ranking congressmen praised President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for signing the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, which mandates the burial of deceased Filipino Muslims within 24 hours.
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DBM denies national budget depletion claims
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has denied claims circulating on social media that the 2025 national budget has already been 'depleted,' clarifying that early fund releases are standard practice.
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PGH to hire 1,224 workers over three years
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) plans to hire around 1,224 healthcare workers over the next three years to enhance services for Filipino patients.
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DPWH suspends EDSA works during Holy Week for rehab starting May 15
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Monday that it will suspend civil works along EDSA during Holy Week to focus on preliminary preparations for the major rehabilitation of the thoroughfare.
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Marcos signs RA 12145 transforming NEDA to DEPDev
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No. 12145 on Thursday, April 10, transforming the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev).
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DICT pledges Magna Carta for IT Pros to support digitalization
DICT Secretary Henry Aguda has pledged to push for the passage of the Magna Carta for IT Professionals, which aims to enhance compensation and benefits for government ICT workers.
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Lawyers file SC petition for vaccine procurement info
A group of lawyers, led by former solicitor general Jose Anselmo Cadiz, filed a petition with the Supreme Court on Thursday to request government agencies to disclose information about the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines from 020 to 2022.
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DBM approves 1,200 new PGH positions to boost healthcare services
The Department of Budget and Management has approved the creation of 1,200 new positions at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) as part of the government's initiative to enhance medical services.
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Gov't establishes CDCs in low-income areas with PHP1B fund
The government praised its decision to establish Child Development Centers (CDCs) in low-income areas as proof of President Marcos Jr.'s commitment to address educational disparities.
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