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- i - Republic of the Philippines HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Metro Manila EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS Third Regular Session HOUSE BILL NO._____________ Introduced by Yap (E.), Velasco, Romualdez (M.), Ermita-Buhain, Salceda, Cua, Cojuangco, Tejada, Violago, Vargas (A.), Gasataya, Sy-Alvarado, Jalosjos, Jr., Suansing, Jr. (H.), Matugas II, Garcia III, Gonzaga, Biazon, Nuñez-Malanyaon, Haresco, Jr., Cuaresma, Uy (J.), Reyes, Daza, Limkaichong, Zubiri, Sagarbarria, Bautista-Bandigan, Calderon, Duavit, Dalipe, Campos, Jr., Suarez (D.), Go (E.), Gonzalez, Fariñas I (R.C.), Momo, Sr., Frasco, Zamora (M.), Vargas-Alfonso, Tan (A.S.), Ty (D.), Revilla, Tambunting, Dy V (F.), Bravo, Jr., Silverio, Cabredo, Caminero, Plaza, Bascug, Ong, Jr. (J.), Uy (R.), Yu, Abunda, Dimaporo (M.K.), Salimbangon, Labadlabad, Hofer, Pacquiao (R.), Sacdalan, Villarica, Roman, Fariñas (R.Ch.), Nava, Espina, Jr., Malapitan, Vergara, Dujali, Espino, Cardema, Tiangco, Torres-Gomez, Cari, Acosta, Jr., Benitez, Natividad-Nagaño, Ouano-Dizon, Tallado, Fortuno, Dalog, Jr., Villar, Barba, Celeste, Guico III, Bernos, Mariño, Khonghun, Gullas, Gorriceta, Biron, Tutor, Arbison, Javier, Caoagdan, Lagon, Ong (R.), Delos Santos, Sanchez, Angara (R.), Tan (A.), Villa, Villanueva (N.), Agabas, Chungalao, Maceda, Deloso-Montalla, Bulut, Jr., Dy (I.P.), Lopez, Fuentebella, Jimenez, Jr., Abueg- Zaldivar, Dimaporo (A.), Ortega, Dy III (F.M.C.), Amante-Matba, Albano, Balindong, Baronda EXPLANATORY NOTE On August 23, 2021, the President submitted the Fiscal Year 2022 expenditure plan to Congress amounting to P5.024 Trillion. The submission is well within the limit provided under Section 22, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution which states that: "The President shall submit to the Congress within thirty days from the opening of every regular session, as the basis of the general appropriations bill, a budget of expenditures and sources of financing, including receipts from existing and proposed revenue measures." The role of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the budget process strings from the constitutional provision stated in Section 24, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution, that “No money shall be paid out of the treasury except in pursuance of an appropriation made by law”. Thus, it has become axiomatic in a democratic society that no money can be spent except in pursuance of a legislative appropriation. In particular, the House of Representatives, among the duties and the rights it constitutionally possesses is vested with the “power of the purse”, the ability to tax and authorize the use of public money for the national government. As stated, under Section 24, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution, “All appropriation, revenue or tariff bills, bills authorizing increase of the public debt, bills of local application, and private bills shall originate exclusively in the House of Representatives, but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments.” September 7, 2021 9:14 am 10153
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Republic of the Philippines HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._____________

Introduced by Yap (E.), Velasco, Romualdez (M.), Ermita-Buhain, Salceda, Cua, Cojuangco, Tejada,

Violago, Vargas (A.), Gasataya, Sy-Alvarado, Jalosjos, Jr., Suansing, Jr. (H.), Matugas II,

Garcia III, Gonzaga, Biazon, Nuñez-Malanyaon, Haresco, Jr., Cuaresma, Uy (J.), Reyes,

Daza, Limkaichong, Zubiri, Sagarbarria, Bautista-Bandigan, Calderon, Duavit, Dalipe,

Campos, Jr., Suarez (D.), Go (E.), Gonzalez, Fariñas I (R.C.), Momo, Sr., Frasco, Zamora

(M.), Vargas-Alfonso, Tan (A.S.), Ty (D.), Revilla, Tambunting, Dy V (F.), Bravo, Jr.,

Silverio, Cabredo, Caminero, Plaza, Bascug, Ong, Jr. (J.), Uy (R.), Yu, Abunda, Dimaporo

(M.K.), Salimbangon, Labadlabad, Hofer, Pacquiao (R.), Sacdalan, Villarica, Roman,

Fariñas (R.Ch.), Nava, Espina, Jr., Malapitan, Vergara, Dujali, Espino, Cardema,

Tiangco, Torres-Gomez, Cari, Acosta, Jr., Benitez, Natividad-Nagaño, Ouano-Dizon,

Tallado, Fortuno, Dalog, Jr., Villar, Barba, Celeste, Guico III, Bernos, Mariño, Khonghun,

Gullas, Gorriceta, Biron, Tutor, Arbison, Javier, Caoagdan, Lagon, Ong (R.), Delos

Santos, Sanchez, Angara (R.), Tan (A.), Villa, Villanueva (N.), Agabas, Chungalao,

Maceda, Deloso-Montalla, Bulut, Jr., Dy (I.P.), Lopez, Fuentebella, Jimenez, Jr., Abueg-

Zaldivar, Dimaporo (A.), Ortega, Dy III (F.M.C.), Amante-Matba, Albano, Balindong,

Baronda

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On August 23, 2021, the President submitted the Fiscal Year 2022 expenditure plan to Congress amounting to

P5.024 Trillion. The submission is well within the limit provided under Section 22, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution

which states that:

"The President shall submit to the Congress within thirty days from the opening of every regular

session, as the basis of the general appropriations bill, a budget of expenditures and sources of

financing, including receipts from existing and proposed revenue measures."

The role of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the budget process strings from the constitutional

provision stated in Section 24, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution, that “No money shall be paid out of the treasury

except in pursuance of an appropriation made by law”. Thus, it has become axiomatic in a democratic society that no

money can be spent except in pursuance of a legislative appropriation.

In particular, the House of Representatives, among the duties and the rights it constitutionally possesses is

vested with the “power of the purse”, the ability to tax and authorize the use of public money for the national

government. As stated, under Section 24, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution, “All appropriation, revenue or tariff

bills, bills authorizing increase of the public debt, bills of local application, and private bills shall originate

exclusively in the House of Representatives, but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments.”

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The budget theme of the FY 2022 expenditure program of “Sustaining the Legacy of Real Change for the Future Generations” embodies Filipino resilience in the face of the many challenges brought about by the pandemic, as well as their courage and the spirit of Bayanihan. Among its priorities is funding for COVID-19 response measures including infrastructure investments to restore the Philippines to its pre-pandemic growth trajectory.

A major highlight in the FY 2022 budget is the implementation of the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) on the Mandanas-Garcia case, which subsequently raised the share of the Local Government Units (LGUs) from the national taxes.

In adopting the FY 2022 national expenditure program, we ensure that the national budget will become an effective impetus to drive the country back to a strong and genuine recovery. We will sustain the COVID-19 response efforts while supporting the gradual transition to full recovery. The budget will fund key programs and measures aimed at fortifying the four main fronts of the pandemic battle strategy: health and nutrition, social protection, governance, and development.

To curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the FY 2022 budget provides funding for the procurement and distribution of vaccines, including the provision for booster shots for people who have already completed their vaccinations to further strengthen their immune system and reduce the chances of suffering the adverse symptoms of the virus infection. It also provides funds to enhance the capacity of the country’s health system for knowledge and technology generation, acquisition, adoption through the establishment of the Virology Science and Technology Institute of the Philippines.

Macroeconomic Assumptions and Fiscal Program

The FY 2022 budget is crafted based on a set of macroeconomic parameters which affect the viability of the budget and the availability of resources that would finance the expenditure program. The budget and the macroeconomic variables have a dynamic relationship wherein each impacts on each other. Among the major macroeconomic assumptions are the following: (a) the real GDP growth rate; (b) inflation rate; (c) 364-day interest rate; and (d) foreign exchange rate.

For FY 2022, the country’s GDP projected growth rate is expected to reach 7.0 to 9.0 percent. This growth target is hinged on the management of risks and continued gradual and safe reopening of the economy, subject to the strictest compliance to minimum health standards. This is also considered the latest projection on monetary and trade assumptions endorsed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

Inflation assumption for FY 2022 is retained at 2.0 to 4.0 percent. This means that prices in the typical consumption basket of Filipino families will remain stable and predictable. The assumption for the price of Dubai crude oil per barrel for FY 2022 has been maintained at USD 50 to 70 per barrel based on the future market.

In the foreign exchange market, the peso-dollar-exchange rate is assumed at P48.00 – P53.00/US$1 for 2021 to 2022 onwards. In the primary market, the 364-day T-bill rate could settle to 2.0 to 3.5 percent for FY 2022. The trends in the domestic T-bill market will continue to be influenced by the current liquidity management efforts by the National Government and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

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The FY 2022 Budget is consistent with the following macroeconomic assumptions.

Table 1. Key Macroeconomic Assumptions

2021-2022 Particulars 2021 2022

Real GDP Growth (%) 6.0 – 7.0 7.0 – 9.0 Inflation Rate (%) 2.0-4.0 2.0-4.0 364-Day T-bill Rate (%) 2.0-3.0 2.0-3.5 Foreign Exchange Rate (PhP/US$) 48-53 48-53Dubai Crude Oil Price (US$/barrel) 50-70 50-70LIBOR, 6 months (%) 0.2-1.2 0.3-1.3Exports, Growth (%) 10.0 6.0 Import, Growth (%) 12.0 10.0

Source: BESF

The proposed budget is also formulated based on the following fiscal program:

(i) Total revenues of P3,289.5 Billion in FY 2022, which translates to 14.9 percent of GDP andis higher by 14.2 percent from the FY 2021 revenue program of P2,881.5 Billion;

(ii) Consolidated public sector deficit of P1,389.285 Billion or 6.3 percent of GDP;

(iii) National government budget deficit of P1,665.089 Billion or 7.5 percent of GDP;

(iv) Outstanding national government debt of P13.418 Trillion or a debt-to-GDP ratio of 60.67percent by end-2022.

Table 2. Fiscal Program, 2021-2022 (In Billion Pesos)

PARTICULARS 2021 2022 Revenues 2,881.5 3,289.5 Disbursements 4,737.1 4,954.6 Deficit -1,855.6 -1,665.1

As % of GDP Revenues 14.5% 14.9% Disbursements 23.9% 22.4% Deficit -9.3% -7.5%

Source: BESF

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The Proposed Expenditure Program

The proposed FY 2022 national budget amounting to P5.024 Trillion is 22.8 percent of GDP. This is 11.5 percent higher or P518 Billion more than the FY 2021 budget of P4.506 Trillion. The low conservative growth is consistent with the policy of keeping the budget deficit within sustainable levels. The National Government budget deficit is limited to P1.665 Trillion or 7.5 percent of GDP. Projected FY 2022 disbursements amount to P4.955 Trillion.

Of the P5.024 Trillion budget, new general appropriations which Congress will authorize is P3.502 Trillion, consisting of P3.351 Trillion in Programmed New Appropriations and P151.6 Billion in Unprogrammed Appropriations which may only be utilized when revenue collections in any one of the identified revenue sources exceed targets per Budget of Expenditures and Sources of Financing (BESF) or when new foreign loans or grants are received.

The Programmed New Appropriations of P3,350.7 Billion, together with the P1,672.9 Billion in Automatic Appropriations which is outside the purview of this General Appropriations Bill, will provide for the appropriation cover for the P5.024-Trillion budget.

Table 3. The Proposed Expenditure Program (In Billions Pesos)

Particulars Levels Percent to Total

2021 2022 2021 2022

Total New General Appropriations 3,263.1 3,502.3 72.42% 69.72% Less: Unprogrammed Appropriations 176.3 151.6 3.91% 3.02% Equals: Programmed New Appropriations 3,086.8 3,350.7 68.50% 66.70%

Plus: Automatic Appropriations 1,419.2 1,672.9 31.50% 33.30% Internal Revenue Allotment 695.5 959.0 15.43% 19.09% Debt Service-Interest Payment 531.5 512.6 11.80% 10.20% Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao 71.7 67.0 1.59% 1.33% RLIP 56.2 60.0 1.25% 1.19% Net Lending 28.7 28.7 0.64% 0.57% Tax Expenditure Fund 14.5 14.5 0.32% 0.29% Special Accounts in the General Fund 21.1 31.1 0.47% 0.62%

Total Expenditure Program 4,506.0 5,023.60 100.00% 100.00%

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Financing the FY 2022 Proposed Budget Revenues and Borrowings

The National Government expects revenue collections in FY 2022 to reach P3.290 Trillion, or 14.9 percent of GDP. This is 14.2 percent higher than the 2021 programmed revenue of P2.882 Trillion which is equivalent to 14.5 percent of GDP. The P3.290 Trillion revenue will fund about 66 percent of the P4.955 Trillion programmed disbursements for 2022, obliging the national government to partly finance through borrowings about 34 percent of the expenditures.

Of the P3.290 Trillion revenues for FY 2022, P3.125 Trillion, or 95 percent will be in the form of taxes while P164 Billion or 5 percent will be sourced from non-tax revenues and sale of government assets. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will generate the bulk of this amount with P2.435 Trillion, while the rest will be contributed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) with P672 Billion, and other offices with P183 Billion.

On the other hand, the government intends to borrow in FY 2022 the amount of about P2.473 Trillion, of which P560.577 Billion will be sourced from foreign creditors while P1.912 Trillion will be sourced domestically. Of the total borrowings, P1.665 Trillion will be used to finance the deficit, settle P141.2 Billion in maturing debt obligations, and the balance includes contributions to the bond sinking fund, and maintain sufficient cushion of cash in the National Treasury.

Table 4. Revenues, 2021-2022 In Billion Pesos

2021 2022 REVENUES 2,881.5 3,289.5 % of GDP 14.5 14.9 % Growth 0.9 14.2 Tax Revenues 2,714.8 3,125.0 BIR 2,081.2 2,434.8 BOC 616.7 671.7 Others 16.9 18.5 Non-Tax Revenues 166.2 164.0 Privatization 0.5 0.5

Source: BESF

Dimensions of the Proposed Budget A. Budget by Sector

The expenditure program for FY 2022 gives priority to social and economic services in support of the government’s top priority programs and projects for poverty reduction and economic recovery. As such, the social services sector will receive the largest share with P1,921.8 Billion or 38.3 percent of the total FY 2022 budget, investing on human infrastructure through education, culture and manpower development, with the implementation of key programs and projects aimed at protecting the vulnerable and providing expanded educational opportunities.

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The economic services sector will receive the second largest share at 29.3 percent with a P1,473.5 Billion allocation to sustain the implementation of the Build, Build, Build Program ensuring adequate infrastructure base to support business activity for both the industrial and agricultural industries.

The general public services sector ranks third in terms of budget allocation with P862.7 Billion or 17.2 percent, followed by the defense sector with P224.4 Billion or 4.5 percent of the total budget.

Debt Burden interest payments and net lending to be disbursed to creditors is allotted P541.2 Billion or 10.8 percent of the total budget.

Table 5. Budget by Sector Levels

(In Billion Pesos) Percent Share Percent of GDP Sector 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022

Social Services 1,668.0 1,921.8 37.0% 38.3% 8.4% 8.7% Economic Services 1,323.1 1,473.5 29.4% 29.3% 6.7% 6.7% General Public Services 747.8 862.7 16.6% 17.2% 3.8% 3.9% Defense 206.8 224.4 4.6% 4.5% 1.0% 1.1% Debt Burden 560.3 541.2 12.4% 10.8% 2.8% 2.4%

Total 4,506.0 5,023.6 100.0% 100.0% 22.7% 22.8% Source: BESF

B. Budget by Expense Class

In terms of expense classification, Personnel Services account for 29 percent of the total FY 2022 budget, amounting to P1.456 Trillion to cover, among others, the expanded hiring of health workers under the DOH Human Resource for Health Program, teaching and non-teaching personnel under the Department of Education, the implementation of the third tranche of the Salary Standardization Law of 2019, and increase in pension requirements of military and uniformed personnel (MUP). The increase in pension includes arrearages from the suspension of the pension indexation for MUP in 2018.

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses or MOOE, continues to account for the second largest share of the budget with P2.073 Trillion or 41 percent. These include budgetary transfers to Local Government Units (LGUs) totaling P1.116 Trillion with P959.041 Billion from National Tax Allotment (NTA) consistent with the Supreme Court Ruling on the Mandanas-Garcia case, P74.752 Billion for Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and Block grant, among others. The balance will support the operations of government agencies, the highlights of which are the DA’s Rice Programs, the DOH’s health banner programs, and the COMELEC’s preparatory activities for the conduct of the FY 2022 National and Local/SK Elections.

The Capital Outlays and Net Lending will receive an allocation of P981.1 Billion or 19.5 percent of the proposed budget, the bulk of which is allocated to the Department of Public Works and Highways and to the Department of Transportation being the chief infrastructure agencies of the government. This

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allocation is consistent with the government’s resolve to put the economy on track through the Build, Build, Build Program and building a transport infrastructure program towards a more efficient, inclusive and resilient transport system. The proposed capital outlays allocation also includes programs/projects under the DOH Health Facilities Enhancement Program for the purchase of medical equipment and ambulances. The Build, Build, Build program shall remain a vital component of the recovery effort of the government with its consequent employment multiplier effect.

The financial expenses provided primarily for the payment of interest on loans amounts to P513.8 Billion or 10.23 percent of the total budget.

Table 6. Budget by Expense Class (Amounts, In Billion Pesos)

2021 2022 Percent Share

Particulars Program Proposed 2021 2022

Current Operating Expenditures 3,577.2 4,042.5 79.39% 80.47% Personnel Services 1,299.6 1,456.1 28.84% 28.99% MOOE 1,744.9 2,072.6 38.72% 41.26% Financial Expenses 532.7 513.8 11.82% 10.23%

Capital Outlays & Net Lending 928.8 981.1 20.61% 19.53%

TOTAL 4,506.0 5,023.6 100.00% 100.00%

C. Top Recipients

Consistent with the constitutional provision where the highest allocation is given to education, the Department of Education (DepEd), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is allocated a total budget of P773.6 Billion in FY 2022. Considering the modification in the learning and employment landscape brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the DepEd’s budget of P630.8 Billion will be used to cover basic education, development, reproduction and delivery of learning resources for basic education-learning continuity plan, computerization program. Likewise, the tertiary education will be allotted a total budget of P142.7 Billion broken down into P75.4 Billion for State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), P52.6 Billion for Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and P14.8 Billion for Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). This shall subsidize the implementation of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education (UAQTE) and other education assistance and subsidies, such as Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs) and Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA).

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Ranked 2nd is the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) with an allocation of P686.1 Billion. The amount is P9.6 Billion lower or 1.4 percent less than the FY 2021 level P695.7 Billion due to the devolution of some programs/projects to the local government units with the implementation of the Mandanas ruling beginning FY 2022.

The budget for DPWH amounting to P686.1 Billion includes P71.657 Billion for the construction of by-passes and diversion roads, P34.074 Billion for the construction of missing road links and new roads and P131.113 Billion for flood management program. The convergence and support program of DPWH with other agencies is allocated P9.146 Billion for the construction/improvement of access roads leading to trade, industries and economic zones, and P16.803 Billion for construction or improvement of access roads leading to declared tourism destinations.

Ranked 3rd is the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) with an allocation of P250.4 Billion. This is primarily to maintain public safety, efficient delivery of public goods and services at the local level and strengthening peace and order efforts.

Ranked 4th is the Department of Health with an allocation of P242 Billion which includes the budget of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation of P79.9 Billion is an assurance of the government’s commitment to make health services available to the people specially the poor. Some P19.5 Billion of the budget will be allocated for Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) for the construction, rehabilitation and upgrading of health facilities and purchase of medical equipment and procurement of ambulances. P5.1 Billion is allocated for the procurement of laboratory supplies including GeneXpert cartridges for GeneXpert machines used in COVID-19 testing and P3.8 Billion for the continuous emergency hiring of human resources for health workers for COVID-19 response on top of the P17 Billion allocation for regular HRH Program of DOH. Medical Assistance to Indigent Patients is allocated P17 Billion.

The Department of National Defense (DND) ranked 5th with P222 Billion allocation. This budget is allocated to strengthen and support the operational requirements of military units, the provision of the procurement of military hardware for its modernization program and training support for its various personnel.

Ranked 6th is the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) with an allocation of P191.4 Billion for the continues implementation of the: (i) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) - P115.7 Billion; (ii) Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SocPen) – P23.5 Billion; (iii) Protective Services for Individuals and Families in Difficult Circumstances – P18.0 Billion; (iv) Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) – P4.9 Billion; (v) Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) – P4.2 Billion; and (vi) Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa Program (BP2) – P2.7 Billion.

Ranked 7th is the Department of Transportation (DOTr) with an allocation of P151.3 Billion. The allocation include the P110.9 Billion for the on-going implementation of the rail projects such as the flagship North-South Commuter Railway Project; P1.7 Billion for Aviation Infrastructure Program; and P13.9 Billion to be used for the Infrastructure Preparation and Innovation Facility (IPIF) and the payment of right-of-way.

Ranked 8th is the Department of Agriculture (DA) with an allocation of P72 Billion budget for FY 2022, with the aim of sustaining the agricultural sector performance, ensuring food security. An amount of P10.0 Billion is also provided for the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) in accordance with R.A. No. 11203. The RCEF fund will be utilized to provide farmers tools and equipment, assistance

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in the production, promotion, and distribution of certified rice seeds, upgrading of post-harvest storage facilities, credit assistance, irrigation support, as well as knowledge and technology transfer. The farm-to-market roads (FMRs) will receive an allocation of P4.9 Billion to connect and improve roads to farming communities thus increasing local trade and productivity, reduce transportation costs of farm input and output, and minimize post-harvest losses.

Ranked 9th is the Judiciary with an allocation of P43.5 Billion.

Ranked 10th is the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) with P44.9 Billion. The proposed allocation includes P22.3 Billion to support the Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program of the DOLE, of which the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program and Government Internship Program (GIP) will receive P21.0 Billion while DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) will be provided with P809.5 Million. The Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) will be given P491.6 Million. These programs shall continue to assist and support displaced workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, Emergency Repatriation Program is allocated P11.2 Billion.

Table 7. TOP DEPARTMENTS (In Billion Pesos) 2021 2022 Increase/(Decrease)

Department Amount Rank Amount Rank Amount Percent

EDUCATION 751.7 1 773.6 1 21.9 2.9% DEPED 595.1 630.8 35.7 6.0% SUCS 90.1 75.4 -14.7 -16.3% CHED 51.8 52.6 0.8 1.5% TESDA 14.7 14.8 0.1 0.7% DPWH 695.7 2 686.1 2 -9.6 -1.4%DILG 249.3 3 250.4 3 1.0 0.4%DOH incl. PhilHealth 210.2 4 242 4 31.8 15.1% DND 205.8 5 222 5 16.2 7.9% DSWD 176.9 6 191.4 6 14.5 8.2% DOTr 87.9 7 151.3 7 63.4 72.1% DA 71 8 72 8 1.0 1.4% The Judiciary 45.3 9 45 9 -0.3 -0.7%DOLE 37.1 10 44.9 10 7.8 21.0%

Conclusion

As the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, may I request every Member of this august body to join the Members of the Committee on Appropriations in coming up with a collective decision and recommendation to approve this General Appropriations Bill for FY 2022 which authorizes the appropriations of P3.502 Trillion for the operation of the national government, composed of P3.351 Trillion in Programmed New Appropriations and P151 Billion in Unprogrammed Appropriations.

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A year ago, when we deliberated the FY 2021 budget, the country was lurching from the impact of the pandemic outbreak. Up to this day, the pandemic persists and we continue our fight against the more threatening emergence of new variants of the virus. But we will not be deterred by the threat of this unseen enemy, from performing our solemn duties to our country and our people to provide an effective pandemic response through this budget.

We must act swiftly, efficiently and effectively to win the fight against COVID-19 in the coming year. The timely passage of the General Appropriations Bill will ensure that our Government through its programs and projects will be able to sustain and recover our lost momentum.

For the Committee on Appropriations:

REP. ERIC GO YAP Chairperson

Committee on Appropriations

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Section 1. Appropriations of Fund. The following sums, or so much thereof as may be necessary, are hereby appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury

of the Philippines not otherwise appropriated, for the operation of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines from January one to December thirty-one, two

thousand and twenty-two, except where otherwise specifically provided herein:

AN ACT

APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO

THOUSAND AND TWENTY-TWO

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representatives Representatives Yap (E.), Velasco, Romualdez (M.), Ermita-Buhain, Salceda, Cua, Cojuangco, Tejada, Violago, Vargas (A.), Gasataya,

Sy-Alvarado, Jalosjos, Jr., Suansing, Jr. (H.), Matugas II, Garcia III, Gonzaga, Biazon, Nuñez-Malanyaon, Haresco, Jr., Cuaresma, Uy

(J.), Reyes, Daza, Limkaichong, Zubiri, Sagarbarria, Bautista-Bandigan, Calderon, Duavit, Dalipe, Campos, Jr., Suarez (D.), Go (E.),

Gonzalez, Fariñas I (R.C.), Momo, Sr., Frasco, Zamora (M.), Vargas-Alfonso, Tan (A.S.), Ty (D.), Revilla, Tambunting, Dy V (F.),

Bravo, Jr., Silverio, Cabredo, Caminero, Plaza, Bascug, Ong, Jr. (J.), Uy (R.), Yu, Abunda, Dimaporo (M.K.), Salimbangon,

Labadlabad, Hofer, Pacquiao (R.), Sacdalan, Villarica, Roman, Fariñas (R.Ch.), Nava, Espina, Jr., Malapitan, Vergara, Dujali, Espino,

Cardema, Tiangco, Torres-Gomez, Cari, Acosta, Jr., Benitez, Natividad-Nagaño, Ouano-Dizon, Tallado, Fortuno, Dalog, Jr., Villar,

Barba, Celeste, Guico III, Bernos, Mariño, Khonghun, Gullas, Gorriceta, Biron, Tutor, Arbison, Javier, Caoagdan, Lagon, Ong (R.),

Delos Santos, Sanchez, Angara (R.), Tan (A.), Villa, Villanueva (N.), Agabas, Chungalao, Maceda, Deloso-Montalla, Bulut, Jr., Dy

(I.P.), Lopez, Fuentebella, Jimenez, Jr., Abueg-Zaldivar, Dimaporo (A.), Ortega, Dy III (F.M.C.), Amante-Matba, Albano, Balindong,

Baronda

Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 10153

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