THE Department of Budget and Management eyes the settlement of all outstanding health emergency allowances of healthcare workers by the end of 2025.
During the Senate hearing on Monday, Pangandaman outlined the DBM’s strategy to tackle the remaining P27.7 billion arrears for the HEA, which was presented by the DOH during a technical budget hearing held earlier this month. The first step involves utilizing a P2.3 billion unprogrammed appropriations fund, contingent upon the collection of excess revenue.
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, on the other hand, thanked the Senate Committee on Health as well as the DBM for aiding in the resolution of all HEA concerns. “As for the budget this year, our disbursement is at 48 percent, but it is up to us, as Sec. Mina ,” Herbosa said.