DBM called out over delays in budget releaseIn his closing speech before the House adjourned for the Lenten break, Dy urged the DBM to move faster and ensure timely implementation of government programs. MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino Dy III called out on Wednesday the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) over delays in fund releases, warning that slow disbursement renders even approved budgets meaningless and delays urgently needed services for Filipinos. In his closing speech before the House adjourned for the Lenten break, Dy urged the DBM to move faster and ensure timely implementation of government programs. 3 new deputy speakersThree new deputy speakers were elected during the plenary session of the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Deputy speakers are the second highest-ranking officials of the House of Representatives, presiding over plenary proceedings in the absence of the Speaker.

Source: Philippine Star March 19, 2026 16:32 UTC