The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P175.9 million for the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development’s (DOST-PCHRD) grants-in-aid (GIA) program.
Mina Pangandaman, DBM secretary, said the amount will be earmarked for the implementation of GIA programs in research and development, capacity strengthening, financial support for various researchers, conduct of forum and convention, stipends for scholars, and financial assistance to state universities and colleges.
“The field of research and development is very close to my heart, as it is with my mentor, the late Senate President Edgardo Angara. Investing in health research translates to investing in a healthier and more resilient future for our nation. With this additional fund, we help empower our scientists, scholars, and institutions to drive innovation and make a lasting impact on public health,” Pangandaman said.
The amount forms part of the P678.512 million released to DOST-PCHRD for the GIA program that is lodged under the line item, development, integration, management and coordination of the National Health Research System for Health and Related Fields.
DBM has previously released a total of P25.646 million to DOST-PCHRD for its regular operating requirements for the first quarter of the year.
Under the 2024 General Appropriations Act, DOST-PCHRD is given a total budget of P828.955 million, inclusive of automatic appropriations. – Ruelle Castro