The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P9.75 billion in funding for free higher education to 108 State Universities and Colleges (SUCs). This allocation aims to support access to higher education across the country.

The Marcos government is seeking P112 billion in unprogrammed funds for 2027, which the DBM Acting Secretary Kim Robert de Leon states is the lowest nominal amount since 2019 and the lowest ratio to total expenditure program since 1991.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the Philippines has identified P22.79 billion in government savings to fund assistance programs for vulnerable sectors affected by the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Ghana's electricity and water sectors are set for a major digital transformation with the launch of the Regulatory Information Database Management System (RIDBMS) Phase II project, aimed at improving regulation and service delivery.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the Philippines has proposed a national budget of P7.2 trillion for the year 2027.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved 22,268 new non-teaching positions for the Department of Education (DepEd) for fiscal year 2026.

The newly appointed Philippine Budget Secretary, Kim Robert de Leon, has vowed to prevent corruption and misuse of public funds, specifically referencing a past flood control scandal.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed University of the Philippines professor Kim Robert de Leon as the new secretary of the Department of Budget and Management, as announced by Palace Press Officer Claire Castro.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the Philippines has opened its national budget preparation stage to observers for the first time, aiming for greater transparency.

The Philippine government requires P155 billion to fund the programs outlined in the proposed Uplift law. The Department of Budget and Management has confirmed this financial need for the bill's implementation.

The Solicitor General has distanced President Marcos from the release of unprogrammed funds, instead pointing to the Department of Budget and Management chief as accountable for the decision.

The Court of Appeals dismissed a petition by former Budget Undersecretary Christopher Lao and other officials, upholding the Ombudsman's findings of administrative liability in the Pharmally case.

The Philippine Department of Budget and Management (DBM) suggests rechanneling up to P25.6 billion from non-priority government programs to fund responses to the ongoing fuel price increases.

The Global X Alternative Income ETF has announced a dividend payment of $0.0783.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the release of over P60 billion for ongoing and completed infrastructure projects, including the Metro Manila Subway Project Phase I.

Speaker Faustino Dy III has called out the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for delays in fund releases, warning that slow disbursement renders approved budgets meaningless and delays urgently needed services for Filipinos.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P8.08 billion to fund priority projects in 808 barangays that have been cleared of insurgency, under the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF)-Support to the Barangay Development Program.

The Department of Budget and Management announced that the Philippine government has P27.93 billion available from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund to address heavy rains and flooding from recent tropical cyclones.

Former Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has been appointed as the new head of the government-owned Amanah Islamic Bank. Her appointment raises questions about the continuation of reforms within the Philippines' sole Islamic bank.

DBM Global has declared a dividend of $3.12, while HCI Group has announced a dividend of $0.40. Both companies are distributing earnings to their shareholders.

A claim of 'zero budget' for Mindanao earthquake victims has been fact-checked as false, with the DBM having released P362 million for recovery efforts and a House bill proposing a P15-billion supplemental budget.

The DBMF fund is reportedly surpassing the performance of the traditional 60/40 investment portfolio, with a $3 billion fund leading the pack. This highlights a shift in investment strategies and market performance.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administered the oath of office to Kim Robert de Leon, 32, as the new Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Acting Secretary. De Leon is now the youngest member of the cabinet.

Various regions across the Philippines are implementing relief measures for agricultural damage, bracing for high heat indices, and preparing for the anticipated effects of El Niño. Farmers in areas like Pagadian City and Bukidnon are making preparations for the impending dry spell.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the Philippines unveiled the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) microsite to detail government aid efforts.

The Philippine government and its economic managers are defending their decision to limit the suspension of fuel excise taxes, while lawmakers and business groups continue to push for broader tax reliefs and expanded fuel subsidy programs to address rising prices. Discussions also include the implementation and allocation of existing fuel subsidies.

The Department of Budget and Management in the Philippines has identified P238 billion in funds to address the global oil crisis, following a directive from President Marcos. The allocation also includes a mandate for a 20 percent reduction in non-essential spending.

The Court of Appeals in the Philippines has partially reversed an Ombudsman ruling, affirming the dismissal of former Department of Budget and Management executives involved in the controversial P4.2-billion Pharmally Pharmaceutical contract for COVID-19 test kits.

The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) is awaiting a special allotment release order (SARO) for P1 billion from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to fund the government’s service contracting program.

MANILA, Philippines — As fuel prices continue to rise, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Friday that it had fast-tracked the release of P2.49 billion to the fuel subsidy program…

Issues raised by the National Unity Party (NUP) regarding the Department of Budget and Management's slow action on funding for key infrastructure projects have been resolved after discussions with Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos.

Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno has clarified that his grievances regarding the Department of Budget and Management's (DBM) failure to release funds and his dissatisfaction with House Speaker Faustino 'Bojie' Dy III's leadership are not connected to any impeachment proceedings, despite earlier reports of his party considering a move to the minority bloc.

The Philippine Congress has received the proposed P7.2 trillion national budget for 2027, which now includes flood control spending, an item previously removed from this year's budget. President Marcos is seeking a 'historic low' P120 billion in unprogrammed funds, sparking debate among lawmakers regarding priorities and transparency.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the Philippines is set to submit its proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for the upcoming year to Congress, representing a six percent increase over the current expenditure program.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) have released guidelines for the allocation of P12.31 billion to address funding shortfalls in the government’s free college program.

A fact-check report clarified that the Philippine Office of the Vice President (OVP) did not receive a 'perfect score' for budget use from the DBM, instead scoring 4.50 out of 5.00 in the 2024 review.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P362 million in aid for Mindanao following a recent earthquake. This funding aims to support relief and recovery efforts in the affected region.

The newly appointed Budget Secretary of the Philippines, Kim Robert de Leon, committed on his second day in office to prevent the national budget from being used for another flood control scandal.

Philippine President Marcos has appointed University of the Philippines professor Kim Robert de Leon, 32, as the new secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), making him the youngest member of the Cabinet.

Innovate has announced filings for more than 60 new spectrum licenses, while DBM holds an adjusted backlog of $1.8 billion, indicating separate business developments.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the Philippines has released P43.18 billion in funding to ensure continued support for the country's most vulnerable sectors, following orders from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

The Court of Appeals has affirmed the administrative liability of Warren Rex Liong, a former official of the Procurement Service-Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM), in connection with the alleged P4.4-billion anomalous Pharmally case. This decision upholds his dismissal from service.

The Philippine Court of Appeals affirmed administrative charges against four former Department of Budget and Management officials involved in irregularities concerning the purchase of COVID-19 RT-PCR test kits from Pharmally.

The Court of Appeals affirmed the Ombudsman's ruling, holding former DBM-PS officials, including Lloyd Christopher Lao, administratively liable for their involvement in the Pharmally deal, stating they diminished public faith in government.

It is uncharacteristically a strongly worded speech for the conflict-averse Dy, who often issues statements with broad, nonconfrontational messaging

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is advocating for a cap on unprogrammed appropriations in the national budget, following significant allegations of these funds being misused for corruption.