The cut in the budget of the anti-trafficking enforcement program of the Department of Justice may affect the standing of the Philippines in the fight to end human trafficking, an official said Tuesday.
Vice President Sara Duterte, who also sits as Education Secretary, justified the P650 million total confidential funds for both the Office of the Vice President and Department of Education, saying such a significant amount is essential to address problems of the education sector.
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday said it has earmarked P2.5 billion for the development and rehabilitation of various airports across the country under the proposed P5.268-trillion national budget for 2023.