DBM: 12 programs subject to ‘conditional implementation’ in 2025

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MANILA, Philippines — Twelve government programs, including the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), are subject to “conditional implementation” under the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday approved the national budget for next year, which was reduced to P6.326 trillion.

The reduction followed the veto of P194-billion line items from the initial P6.352-trillion proposal.

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In a press briefing after the ceremonial signing, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman explained that items under “conditional implementation” would require issuing guidelines or compliance with relevant laws, policies, and regulations.

Below are the 12 programs subject to conditional implementation.

• DSWD-Office of the Secretary (OSEC) Special Provision (SP) on AKAP: Its enforcement shall comply with guidelines issued jointly by the DSWD, Department of Labor and Employment, and National Economic and Development Authority.
• DSWD-OSEC SP on the “PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn Program”: Implementation shall follow guidelines jointly issued by the DSWD and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity.
• DPWH-OSEC SP on the “Basic Infrastructure Program”: Must comply with the Local Government Code of 1991.
• UA SP on “Support to Foreign-Assisted Projects”: This shall not limit the President’s authority to contract foreign loans under Section 20, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution.
• Office of the Ombudsman SP on “Payment of Retirement Benefits and Pensions”: Implementation must align with Republic Act No. 11059.
• Office of the Ombudsman SP on “Release of Payment of Retirement Benefits and Pensions”: Enforcement must comply with Republic Act No. 11059.
• The Judiciary-Supreme Court of the Philippines and Lower Courts SP on “Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses of the Lower Courts”: Allocation shall follow standards prescribed by the Supreme Court for lower courts.
• Department of Agriculture (DA)-OSEC SP on the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund.

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• UA SP on “Use of Excess Revenue from the Total Annual Tariff Revenue from Rice Importation”: Implementation shall adhere to guidelines set by the DA, Department of Finance (DOF), and other concerned agencies.
• Calamity Fund SP under the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Program.
• DOF-Bureau of Customs SP on the “Rewards and Incentives Fund”: Must comply with the Attrition Act of 2005 and its implementing rules and regulations.
• Congress of the Philippines SP on the “Availability of Appropriations and Cash Allocations”: Enforcement must align with the General Provision on the Cash Budgeting System under the GAA.