DBM OKs release of P1.4-B fund for free EDSA carousel bus rides
(File photo) MANILA - The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of PHP1.4 billion in additional funds to support the extended grant of free rides at the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) Carousel Busway. In a press statement released on Tuesday, DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the agency approved the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) and the Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA) to cover the additional funding requirements for the extended implementation of the Service Contracting of Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Program. "Ito pong paglagak natin ng add...