The Philippines Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is currently proposing about P403 billion in infrastructure projects in 2014 to boost the country’s competitiveness, spur investments, create jobs and improve the country’s economy. According to Budget Secretary Florencio Abad, they are also proposing P607 billion for infrastructure spending in 2015 and P834 billion in 2016. … Read more
The Philippine government through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will provide an P18,000 rental subsidy for each squatter family that needs to be relocated. DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson stated that the said amount will be distributed to the families on a quarterly basis. The subsidy distribution in a staggered manner will enable government … Read more
The President of the Republic of the Philippines, Pres. Benigno Simeon Aquino III, announced on Thursday, June 20, that he already signed an order disbursing P10,000 anniversary bonus for DPWH officials and employees. The announcement was made by the President during the department’s 115th anniversary, to the delight of employees who were attending the ceremony … Read more