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DBM releases P70-B Bayanihan funds – Manila Bulletin
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In a statement, Budget Secretary Wendel E. Avisado, said that they have disbursed almost P70 billion to different agencies for the implementation of the government’s COVID-19 responses.
Avisado said about P48.2 billion has already been released for Bayanihan I and P20.78 billion for Bayanihan II.
“These funds have been used to acquire testing kits, protective personal equipment and even medication/treatment for COVID patients in hopes of better preparing front liners in fighting this pandemic,” Avisado said.
“For health programs under the Bayanihan I and II, more than P69 billion were released to the DOH [Department of Health] to support the implementation of its programs and projects,” he added.
Published December 20, 2020, 5:00 AM
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) assured that there are sufficient government programs and financial assistance for displaced workers due to the pandemic.
In a statement, Budget Secretary Wendel E. Avisado said the DBM has already released and allocated the budget for the different government agencies to aid those who lost their jobs, especially overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
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He also said the government, through Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, shouldered the expenses of the returning OFWs’ quarantine facility, food, and transportation.
The budget chief explained that several government agencies have their respective programs to help those who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in rebuilding their livelihood.