DBM approves release of ₱1 billion for Marawi siege victims
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 8) — Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Sunday approved the release of ₱1 billion to cover compensation for at least 300 Marawi siege victims.
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Press Release - Bong Go emphasizes importance of promoting tourism for job creation as he expresses support for DOT's 2024 proposed programs
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go expressed, during a Committee on Finance hearing on Tuesday, October 3, his strong support for the proposed budget and programs of the Department of Tourism and its attached agencies for next year, emphasizing the vital role that tourism plays in job creation and economic growth.
Judicious use of CIF sought
MANILA, Philippines — In view of the public outcry for more transparency, the rules governing utilization of confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) should be “tightened” to prevent politicians from wasting hard-earned taxpayers’ money, a militant lawmaker suggested over the weekend.
P1 billion for Marawi siege victims OK’d
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P1 billion to compensate the victims of the Marawi siege.
P1b out for Marawi siege victims
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman disclosed over the weekend that she has approved the release of P1 billion fund for Marawi siege victims.
DBM OKs release of P1 billion compensation for Marawi siege victims
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management has approved the release of a P1 billion fund to provide compensation for the victims of the Marawi siege.
Major airlines cancel dozens of flights to Tel Aviv
PARIS, France — Major airlines cancelled dozens of flights to Tel Aviv this weekend after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise large-scale attack against Israel.
House panel set to complete CIF review
MANILA, Philippines — The “small committee” created by the House of Representatives to review the realignment of confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) in the proposed national budget for 2024 is expected to complete its task next week.