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DBM

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) oversees the allocation and management of government funds in the Philippines. It has been involved in recent controversies, including allegations of budget insertions and corruption in flood control projects, leading to the resignation of former Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman. The DBM continues to play a key role in ensuring transparency and proper use of public resources.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sun, December 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM

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Recent developments on DBM

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Palace confirms P41M budget released to Independent Commission on Infrastructure

Malacañang confirmed that the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) has received its P41 million budget for 2025.

Thu, December 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM

Singson resigns from infrastructure commission citing lack of funds, powers

Rogelio "Babes" Singson resigned from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) citing its insufficient budget and lack of empowering laws.

Thu, December 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM

Rep. Paolo Duterte declines ICI probe citing separation of powers

Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte declined the Independent Commission for Infrastructure's (ICI) invitation to probe alleged flood-control irregularities in his district, citing separation of powers.

Mon, November 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Marcos says no bad blood after Bersamin, Pangandaman resign

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. affirmed there is "no bad blood" following the exit of former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and former Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman from the Cabinet.

Mon, November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Govt infrastructure spending drops 42.6% in September

Government infrastructure spending fell for a third consecutive month in September, declining by 42.6% to P78.7 billion from P137.1 billion in the same month last year.

Wed, November 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Davao Rep. Duterte wants probe into alleged P100 billion budget insertion

Davao Representative Paolo Duterte urged the House of Representatives to investigate allegations of a P100 billion insertion into the 2025 national budget, based on claims by former Representative Elizaldy Co.

Tue, November 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM

Recto appointed Executive Secretary, Go named Finance Secretary

President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. appointed Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto as the new Executive Secretary and Frederick D. Go as the new Finance Secretary.

Mon, November 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM

DBM Undersecretary Toledo surprised by OIC appointment after Pangandaman resignation

Rolando Toledo, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Undersecretary, expressed surprise at his appointment as officer-in-charge following Secretary Amenah Pangandaman's resignation.

Mon, November 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM

Rolando Toledo named DBM OIC replacing Amenah Pangandaman

Budget Undersecretary Rolando U. Toledo has been appointed as the officer-in-charge of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), replacing Amenah Pangandaman.

Mon, November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM

Marcos Jr. accepts resignations of Exec Sec, Budget Sec amid probe

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. accepted the resignations of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman.