budget

DBM launches public spending tracker ahead of 2027 budget submission

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has launched a centralized online platform allowing the…

DBCC cuts PH 2026 growth target to 3.5-4.5%

The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) slashed the Philippine economic growth target to 3.5 percent…

Gov’t releases nearly 88% of 2026 budget; DPWH picks up pace

The national government has now disbursed 87.7 percent of the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget as…

BIZ BUZZ: Budget chief’s holy grail

Just when things couldn’t get any more interesting in Philippine politics, the newly minted Department…

BIZ BUZZ: DBM young blood cheered

Local government leaders rolled out the welcome mat for the young blood at the Department…

81.3% of ’26 PH budget released by April

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released 81.3 percent of the P6.793-trillion 2026 national…

GOCC subsidies fell 30% in February

Budgetary support to state-run firms plunged anew in February as the government scaled back infrastructure-related…

PH infra spending plunged 17% in 2025

The Marcos administration’s infrastructure spending plunged in 2025 as the flood control corruption scandal derailed…

Gov’t budget gap narrowed in February

The national government’s budget deficit narrowed marginally in February as early dividend remittances boosted revenues…

PH budget gap widened in 2025 to P1.58T 

The Philippine government exceeded its budget deficit target for 2025 as the shortfall widened by…