DBM readies P646B for social support programs

MANILA -The national government is continuing social support programs with P646.1 billion ready for marginalized Filipinos who still feel the brunt of high inflation, according to Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman.

Pangandaman told the Inquirer that the government is pushing ahead with programs like the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps, fuel subsidy for farmers and fishers, and service contracting, which last year provided free rides to commuters along Edsa.

These programs are provided for in the 2023 national budget and we will ensure that funding will also be available in the 2024 budget, which we are now preparing, she said.