DBM releases 1.1 Billion Rice Allowance for Govt. Employees

 The Department of Budget and Management has released a total of P1,182,905,000 to the National Food Authority (NFA) for the grant of one-time rice assistance to all qualified employees and workers of national government agencies.

The Department of Budget and Management has released a total of P1,182,905,000 to the National Food Authority (NFA) for the grant of one-time rice assistance to all qualified employees and workers of national government agencies.

DBM Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman approved the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) and Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA) last April 12, 2023.

"As directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., we shall ensure the welfare of our government workers by giving them assistance for their household needs and, at the same time, boosting the production of our rice farmers," Secretary Pangandaman said.

source: DBM