DBM OKs creation of 89 plantilla positions in National Museum

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the creation of 89 permanent staff positions in the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP).

The DBM said its approval stemmed from the request of NMP for the establishment of the plantilla positions nationwide, and that part of the request was for the reclassification and conversion of certain positions that engaged in lectures and prepared documents, as well as those involved in technical and general support.

“We believe that these organizational and staffing changes will significantly enhance the National Museum’s operations, allowing the agency to better serve the public and fulfill its mission to preserve and promote our cultural heritage,” Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said in a statement Tuesday.

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The DBM also approved the transfer of some positions from one unit to another to support the NMP’s programs, projects, and activities.

Pangandaman said the NMP’s request was granted as part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plan to invigorate the country’s tourism.

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“Nais po ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na kasama sa ating national agenda ang pagpapalakas sa turismo at pangangalaga sa ating pagkakakilanlan. Kaya naman po patuloy pong bibigyang suporta ng DBM ang NMP at mga programa nito,” she added.

(President Bongbong Marcos Jr. wants the strengthening of tourism and conservation of our identity to be part of our national agenda. That is why the DBM will continue to support the NMP in its programs.)

The approved NMP staff modification was stipulated in the DBM’s Notice of Organization, Staffing and Compensation Action issued on May 21.