Government Has Enough Funds for Disaster Response -DBM

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has assured the public that the government has enough funds to address the needs of typhoon-hit areas across the country.

In a press release on 24 July 2025, DBM secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman informed about the budgetary resources of the government dedicated to disaster response, namely, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF) and Quick Response Funds (QRF). 

“Sa ating national budget naman po, may nakalaan tayong pondo na handang tumugon sa panahon ng kalamidad o ‘yung tinatawag po nating NDRRMF,” said Pangandaman.

[“In our national budget, we have a fund that is ready to take action in times of calamities, which we call NDRRMF.”]

“Bawat frontline agencies din po ay may stand-by fund na maaaring gamitin sa relief and recovery efforts. So, we appeal to them to closely coordinate with us so we can provide them with what they need, including the replenishment of their Quick Response Funds (QRF),” she added.

[“Every frontline agency also has a standby fund that can be utilized for relief and recovery efforts.”]

The budget department explained that the QRF is a standby fund at the disposal of frontline agencies, used for preparations for calamities, and for relief and rehabilitation activities when disasters strike.

These forefront agencies may ask the DBM for replenishment of their QRF should the fund be disbursed up to at least 50%.

The Philippines currently endures an array of typhoons intensified by monsoon. Various parts of cities and provinces in Luzon and Visayas are submerged in flood, leading to the displacement of numerous residents.

The national government was led to suspend its civilian offices in Metro Manila and other provinces on Monday, 21 July 2025, 1:00 P.M. onwards due to heavy rainfall. This suspension ensues the whole day from Tuesday, 22 July 2025 until tomorrow, 25 July 2025 brought about by the unceasing typhoons and monsoon.