The Department of Budget and Management, created under Executive Order No. 25 dated April 25, 1936, is mandated under this Order and by subsequent issuances to promote the sound, efficient and effective management and utilization of government resources (i.e., technological, manpower, physical and financial) as instrument in the achievement of national socioeconomic and political development goals.

By 2028, we envision the Department of Budget and Management to be:

A champion of sustainable and inclusive economic recovery and growth through a responsive, efficient and effective public expenditure management system;

An implementer of transformative budget policies and strategies that promote fiscal discipline, allocative efficiency and operational efficiency with a broad-based adoption of advanced information and technology; and

An institution composed of competent, technology-enabled and agile public servants.

The Department of Budget and Management shall lead public expenditure management to ensure the equitable, prudent, transparent and accountable allocation and use of public funds to improve the quality of life of each and every Filipino.

We, the officials and employees of the Department of Budget and Management commit to demonstrate and uphold the following organizational values:

PROFESSIONALISM – through dedicated public service, conduct of official functions and duties in prompt and timely manner and with due regard for the needs and expectations of clients, the Government, and the people at large.

All applicants or requesting parties who are within the premises of the office or agency concerned prior to the end of official working hours and during lunch break shall be attended to.

RESULTS ORIENTATION – through commitment to performance and delivery of results that impact positively on government and national development.

INTEGRITY – through adherence to the highest ethical standards of honesty, probity and a sense of responsibility, and to established codes of conduct, rules and regulations guiding DBM and the entire civil service.

NATIONALISM – through upholding and promoting Philippine national interests with a modern and global environment.

CREATIVITY – through constant self-improvement, initiative and resourcefulness in developing new policies, rules or methods in budget management to benefit the entire nation.

IMPARTIALITY – through objective, fair and consistent conduct and actions that serve the good of the nation.

PARTNERSHIP – through cooperation and teamwork, both among units within the Organization and with external stakeholders and clients, toward the attainment of shared goals.

LEADERSHIP – through taking the initiative in instituting reforms and inspiring others to champion them.

EXCELLENCE – through upholding the value of competence, striving for mastery in all areas of responsibilities, and through diligence and pride in the quality of one’s work.

DEDICATION – through a selfless devotion to the Department’s vision, mission and goals in the day-to-day performance of one’s function. 

• Spending within Means - The Administration maintains the fiscal deficit at 3% of the GDP by improving revenue collection and debt management.
• Spending on the Right Priorities - The Administration ensures that the scarce public resources are spent on the following 10-Point Agenda:
  1. Continue and maintain current macroeconomic policies, including fiscal, monetary, and trade policies.
  2. Institute progressive tax reform and more effective tax collection, indexing taxes to inflation.
  3. Increase competitiveness and the ease of doing business.
  4. Accelerate annual infrastructure spending to account for 5% of GDP, with Public-Private Partnerships playing a key role.
  5. Promote rural and value chain development toward increasing agricultural and rural enterprise productivity and rural tourism.
  6. Ensure security of land tenure to encourage investments, and address bottlenecks in land management and titling agencies.
  7. Invest in human capital development, including health and education systems, and match skills and training.
  8. Promote science, technology, and the creative arts to enhance innovation and creative capacity.
  9. Improve social protection programs, including the government's Conditional Cash Transfer program.
  10. Strengthen implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law.

• Spending with Measurable Results - The Administration pursues efforts to ensure the prompt and effective delivery of its services.
• Citizen Empowerment - The Administration engages the citizens by promoting fiscal transparency and giving them a voice on how the public funds are to be spent.

1. Oversee the exercise of the mandate of the Department and the discharge of its powers and functions;
2. Advise the President in issuing executive/administrative orders, regulations, proclamations and other issuances, the promulgation of which is expressly vested by law in the President, relative to matters under the jurisdiction of the Department;
3. Establish the policies and standards for the operation of the Department pursuant to the approved programs of the government;
4. Promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out department functions, objectives, policies, plans, programs and projects;
5. Promulgate administrative issuances necessary for the efficient administration of the offices under the DBM Secretary and for proper execution of the laws relative thereto. These issuances shall not prescribe penalties for their violation except when expressly authorized by law;
6. Exercise jurisdiction over all bureaus, offices, and agencies under the Department as provided by law, and in accordance with the applicable relationships specified in the Administrative Code of 1987;
7. Appoint all officers and employees of the Department except those whose appointments are vested in the President or in some other appointing authority, provided that where the Department is regionalized on a department-wide basis, the DBM Secretary shall appoint employees to positions in the second level in the DBM Regional Offices (ROs);
8. Exercise disciplinary powers over officers and employees under the DBM Secretary in accordance with law, including their investigation and the designation of a committee or officer to conduct such investigation;
9. Delegate authority to officers and employees under the DBM Secretary's direction; and
10. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law. 

1. Advise the DBM Secretary on matters relating to management control, compliance, and operations audit to ensure effective governance and regulatory adherence;
2. Conduct management and operations performance audit of DBM activities and organizational units, and determine the degree of compliance with their mandate, policies, government regulations, established objectives, systems and procedures/processes, and contractual obligations;
3. Review and appraise systems and procedures/processes, organizational structure, assets management practices, financial and management records, reports, and performance standards of the agencies/units covered to assess operational efficiency and effectiveness;
4. Analyze and evaluate management deficiencies and assist top management by providing data-driven recommendations and realistic courses of action to enhance operations and mitigate risks; and
5. Perform such other related functions as may be assigned by the Secretary, or as may be required by law.

1. Provide administrative and technical support services to the PH-OGP Steering Committee in overseeing and implementing the country's commitments to the OGP;
2. Oversee the co-creation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the PH-OGP National Action Plan (NAP);
3. Lead the PH-OGP institutionalization efforts, including mainstreaming the PH-OGP at the local level and conducting advocacy campaign through OGPinas!;
4. Coordinate with civil society organization counterpart, OGP Support Unit, and the IRM for the development, evaluation, and review of the action plan process;
5. Establish partnership with open government champions in both government and non-government sectors;
6. Coordinate all local and international OGP activities and engagements with relevant stakeholders;
7. Provide secretariat support during committee meetings, consultations and other OGP-related activities; and
8. Perform such other related functions as may be assigned by the Secretary, or as may be required by law.

1. Establish continuous media monitoring system in order to:
   1. Conduct 24/7 monitoring, collection/gathering, and analysis of DBM-related news from media websites and social media platforms;
   2. Promptly disseminate relevant updates, flag potential negative reports that may escalate into a crisis; and
   3. Facilitate the clarification or correction of inaccurate media coverage.
2. Cultivate and improve media relations by:
   1. Establishing partnerships and linkages with media platforms and maintaining close coordination with reporters and social media influencers;
   2. Managing the DBM Metro Manila and Regional Beats;
   3. Reviewing interview requests, organizing press conferences and media engagements, and responding to media inquiries;
   4. Preparing interview transcripts for the DBM Secretary and spokespersons; and
   5. Overseeing media coverages and issuance of media passes during DBM events.
3. Prepare press releases and statements, speeches, talking points for events, articles, media briefers, and other non-technical communication materials for internal and external publication;
4. Provide event coverage and technical support during the Secretary’s speaking engagements, including live streaming and/or pre-recording of speeches and messages, and ensure the timely production and submission of event photos, videos, and other relevant communication materials;
5. Maintain and manage the DBM social accounts; produce content and other social media and media collaterals for campaigns and events;
6. Manage and/or facilitate, analyze, document, and respond to public concerns, grievances, petitions, suggestions, and commendations received by DBM through the following portals:
   1. Malacañang Hotline 8888;
   2. Electronic Freedom of Information;
   3. Civil Service Commission Contact Center ng Bayan;
   4. Presidential Complaint Center;
   5. Anti-Red Tape Authority;
   6. DBM Public Assistance email accounts;
   7. CSO Help Desk;
   8. DBM social media pages messages section;
   9. Data Management System;
   10. Project DIME; and
   11. Other online public assistance portals that may be created.
7. Develop, produce, and maintain information, education, and communication (IEC) materials and electronic audio-visual collaterals for communication campaigns and operations of the DBM; and maintain an archive of DBM audio-visual presentations for future use.
8. Provide secretariat, technical, and administrative support to the Sub-Committee on Communications Strategy of the Committee on Devolution and the Government Optimization Act, as well as represent and provide support to other technical and reforms committees and related administrative matters, as may be required.
9. Formulate and implement communication plans and strategies to effectively support and promote DBM initiatives, including the development of crisis communication approaches when necessary, as well as the monitoring, assessment, and reporting of communication performance and outcomes.
10. Conceptualize, produce, and manage the broadcast of programs such as the Usapang Budget Natin Teleradyo.
11. Perform such other related functions as may be assigned by the Secretary or as may be required by law.

1. Serve as the principal channel/link of communication of the Department with the Office of the President (OP), House of Representatives (HOR), Senate, and other agencies concerned;
2. Monitor the bills in Congress, draft Executive Orders submitted to the OP, and other issuances;
3. Shepherd the enactment of the National Expenditure Program, supplemental budget proposals, and DBM legislative agenda into law;
4. Facilitate and coordinate the fast resolution of issues/concerns of the OP, HOR, and Senate in the pursuit of legislative measures/executive issuances;
5. Prepare and assist the DBM offices concerned, as necessary, in the implementation of various advocacy measures on expenditure management-related reforms, as well as other vital programs and projects of the Department; and
6. Perform other related functions as may be assigned by the Secretary, or as may be required by law.