Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved a sizeable expenditure of ₱1.307 trillion earmarked for social services and calamity relief during the fourth quarter of 2025.
The amount is part of the government’s “programmed spending” plan and is set aside to help accelerate disbursements in the final months of the year.
The funds will address various urgent needs including disaster-response efforts, aid to vulnerable sectors, and bolstering basic social services.
In practical terms:
- Government departments will have the budgetary go-ahead to release funds more quickly as situations demand.
- The timing toward the year-end suggests a push to meet annual goals, support households, and respond to calamity risks.
- Although large in scale, the successful impact will depend on how fast and efficiently the funds are disbursed to end-users.