MANILA -- Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman announced Tuesday the launching of DBM's second official Facebook page "Usapang Budget" that aims to connect with and relate budget concerns to ordinary Filipinos.
Pangandaman said it will inform the people of the latest information on the government budget and spending in an engaging, less technical manner.
"In the spirit of good governance, we want to reach out to more people to let them know what (the) government is doing with their money in a way that even the common folks will understand," she said.
Usapang Budget will feature updates on the plans, programs, activities, and projects of the administration in a manner that will be easily understood by the public.
Pangandaman highlighted that the Facebook page will also be the platform for DBM's latest initiative with the same name.
"The page will live stream DBM's newest digital program of the same title, in line with President (Ferdinand) Bongbong Marcos' thrust to institute mechanisms for transparency and accountability," she said.
Pangandaman said Usapang Budget will be more interactive.
"Dito po, aside from explaining kung paano mag-budget ang gobyerno at kung saan ginugugol ang pondo ng bayan, maaari din pong magtanong ang mga tao upang sila'y maliwanagan (Here, aside from explaining the government’s budgeting process and where it allocates people’s funds, people can also ask questions so they will be enlightened)," she added.
Pangandaman encouraged the public to like, follow, and share the Usapang Budget Facebook page. (PR)
