Duterte imposes ‘conditional implementation’ of medical assistance, other items in 2020 budget 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Genalyn KabilingTo ensure the efficient use of public funds, President Rodrigo Duterte has imposed the “conditional implementation” of several items in the P4.1 trillion national budget for 2020. Among the budget provisions with conditions are the foreign travels of government officials, Last Mile Schools program, government subsidies, feeding programs, quick response funds, and medical assistance. On funding for foreign-assisted projects, Duterte said the identification of such projects shall not limit his office from negotiating other foreign loan agreements. READ MORE: Duterte signs 2020 budget; 36 percent for healthcare, education, social welfare, housing

Source: Manila Bulletin January 07, 2020 10:57 UTC