DBM: P230-billion funds available to address effects of ongoing crisis

MANILA, Philippines — The government has identified a total of P230 billion in appropriations, including P20 billion from the Malampaya fund, to respond to the impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. According to Acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo, the executive has initially consolidated a total of P210 billion—continuing appropriations of about P10 billion

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