Manila, May 21 -- Over PHP1.4 billion will be earmarked for the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) implementation and monitoring of the PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) Program, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Wednesday.

In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to promote lasting peace and development, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman approved the issuance of the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) covering the funding requirements for the PAMANA Program.

"We immediately approved the release of SARO, amounting to PHP1.4 billion, for the implementation of PAMANA Program, as we fully support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s peace and national development agenda," Pang...