# Senate Committee on Finance: CSC, DOT - September 28, 2026

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**[00:12:42.160] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000027)  
I also would like to thank and acknowledge the presence of CSC Chairperson and Attorney Marilyn Barua Yap.

**[00:12:55.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000028)  
And later on, we will be joined by DOT Secretary Maria Bernardita

**[00:12:59.640] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000033)  
Angara-Mathay while she's still attending

**[00:13:03.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000034)  
ASEAN at the PICC, but

**[00:13:07.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000035)  
we were told that she'll be arriving.

**[00:13:13.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000036)  
At this juncture, may I ask ComSec Inda Mendoza

**[00:13:16.660] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000037)  
to acknowledge the other resource persons in today's budget.

**[00:13:20.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000038)  
ComSec.

**[00:13:23.700] Committee Secretary** (asr-000039)  
Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Committee on Finance of Committee H would like to acknowledge

**[00:13:28.880] Committee Secretary** (asr-000040)  
the following resource persons. From the Department of

**[00:13:32.580] Committee Secretary** (asr-000041)  
Tourism, we have Undersecretary Stanley Nang.

**[00:13:37.740] Committee Secretary** (asr-000042)  
We have Undersecretary Maria Victoria

**[00:13:40.720] Committee Secretary** (asr-000043)  
Hasmin. We have Undersecretary

**[00:13:44.720] Committee Secretary** (asr-000044)  
Rodolfo Azurin, Jr.

**[00:13:50.940] Committee Secretary** (asr-000045)  
From the Tourism Promotions Board, we have

**[00:13:54.400] Committee Secretary** (asr-000046)  
Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor

**[00:13:58.880] Committee Secretary** (asr-000047)  
Nograles. Good afternoon po. From the

**[00:14:02.540] Committee Secretary** (asr-000048)  
Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, we have

**[00:14:06.380] Committee Secretary** (asr-000049)  
Dr. Mark T. Lapid. Good afternoon po.

**[00:14:10.100] Committee Secretary** (asr-000050)  
From the Duty 3 Philippines Corporation, we have

**[00:14:14.260] Committee Secretary** (asr-000051)  
Chief Operating Officer Patrick

**[00:14:17.540] Committee Secretary** (asr-000052)  
Joel Cinco. Good afternoon sir. From the Nayong

**[00:14:21.840] Committee Secretary** (asr-000053)  
Pilipino Foundation, we have Executive Director Leonila

**[00:14:26.100] Committee Secretary** (asr-000054)  
Fabul. Good afternoon ma'am.

**[00:14:28.880] Committee Secretary** (asr-000055)  
From the Intramuros Administration, we have Administrator

**[00:14:33.820] Committee Secretary** (asr-000056)  
Atty. Joanne Padilla. Good afternoon po. From the

**[00:14:37.960] Committee Secretary** (asr-000057)  
Philippine Retirement Authority, we have General Manager

**[00:14:42.140] Committee Secretary** (asr-000058)  
Roberto Zozobrado. Good afternoon sir.

**[00:14:47.300] Committee Secretary** (asr-000059)  
From the National Parks Development Committee, we have Executive

**[00:14:51.400] Committee Secretary** (asr-000060)  
Director Cecil Lorenzana. Good afternoon ma'am. From the

**[00:14:57.040] Committee Secretary** (asr-000061)  
Philippine Commission on Sports,

**[00:14:58.780] Committee Secretary** (asr-000062)  
Scuba Diving,

**[00:14:59.880] Committee Secretary** (asr-000063)  
We have Executive Director Marco Angelo Ancheta.

**[00:15:04.840] Committee Secretary** (asr-000064)  
Good afternoon po.

**[00:15:07.040] Committee Secretary** (asr-000065)  
Representing the Civil Service Commission, as earlier acknowledged by the Chair,

**[00:15:12.020] Committee Secretary** (asr-000066)  
we have Attorney Marilyn Biyap, the Chairperson.

**[00:15:16.220] Committee Secretary** (asr-000067)  
Good afternoon ma'am.

**[00:15:17.940] Committee Secretary** (asr-000068)  
We also have Attorney Ryan Alvin Acosta, Commissioner.

**[00:15:22.100] Committee Secretary** (asr-000069)  
And also, Attorney Luis Merado Pangulayan, also Commissioner.

**[00:15:28.320] Committee Secretary** (asr-000070)  
From the Career Executive Service Board, we have Chairperson Orduja Alvarado.

**[00:15:37.000] Committee Secretary** (asr-000071)  
Good afternoon ma'am.

**[00:15:38.860] Committee Secretary** (asr-000072)  
And also, together with Executive Director Maria Marci Cosares Ballesteros.

**[00:15:44.380] Committee Secretary** (asr-000073)  
Good afternoon ma'am.

**[00:15:45.860] Committee Secretary** (asr-000074)  
From the Commission and Audit for Civil Service, we have Mr. Heherson Visaya.

**[00:15:51.960] Committee Secretary** (asr-000075)  
Good afternoon sir.

**[00:15:53.580] Committee Secretary** (asr-000076)  
Together with Mr. Marjorie, I'm sorry.

**[00:15:58.080] Committee Secretary** (asr-000077)  
Mr. Marjorie.

**[00:15:58.300] Committee Secretary** (asr-000078)  
Mr. Marjorie.

**[00:15:58.320] Committee Secretary** (asr-000079)  
Ms. Marjorie Mirador.

**[00:16:00.040] Committee Secretary** (asr-000080)  
Good afternoon ma'am.

**[00:16:05.400] Committee Secretary** (asr-000081)  
Okay.

**[00:16:07.920] Committee Secretary** (asr-000082)  
From the, also from the Commission and Audit for Career Executive Service Board,

**[00:16:15.600] Committee Secretary** (asr-000083)  
we have Ms. Daisy De La Cruz.

**[00:16:18.340] Committee Secretary** (asr-000084)  
Good afternoon ma'am.

**[00:16:22.840] Committee Secretary** (asr-000085)  
I think that is for now, Mr. Chair.

**[00:16:26.820] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000086)  
All right.

**[00:16:28.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000087)  
Thank you, ComSec.

**[00:16:30.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000088)  
We're supposed to start with the Department of Tourism.

**[00:16:34.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000089)  
Unfortunately, the Secretary cannot join us at this very moment.

**[00:16:38.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000090)  
So, we will proceed with the budget hearing of the Civil Service Commission.

**[00:16:46.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000091)  
We will tackle first the proposed budget to be followed by the Department of Tourism.

**[00:16:51.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000092)  
Hopefully, the Secretary will be here.

**[00:16:53.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000093)  
And then the Career Executive Service Board.

**[00:16:58.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000094)  
We now recognize Chairperson, or before that, let me just have a short message or statement to make.

**[00:17:16.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000095)  
Today, the Finance Subcommittee H will deliberate on the fiscal year 2027 proposed budgets of the Civil Service Commission,

**[00:17:23.820] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000096)  
the Department of Tourism, and their attached agencies, and the Career Executive Service Board.

**[00:17:31.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000097)  
As we go through the proposal, our focus will be straightforward: how do this proposed budget support the agency's mandates, and what concrete results can be public or can the public expect in return for this proposed budget?

**[00:17:47.240] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000098)  
For the Civil Service Commission and Career Executive Service Board, we will look at how their proposed budgets will support their respective mandates.

**[00:17:57.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000102)  
in strengthening our Civil Service,

**[00:18:00.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000103)  
upholding the merit system,

**[00:18:01.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000104)  
promoting professionalism and integrity,

**[00:18:04.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000105)  
and ensuring that we have a competent

**[00:18:08.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000106)  
and effective career executive services.

**[00:18:10.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000107)  
We will also examine the Commission's modernization and digitalization initiatives,

**[00:18:16.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000108)  
as well as its additional budgetary requirement.

**[00:18:20.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000109)  
For the Department of Tourism,

**[00:18:22.640] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000110)  
and its attached agencies and corporations, we will similarly

**[00:18:27.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000111)  
examine how their proposed budgets

**[00:18:30.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000112)  
will support the development

**[00:18:31.960] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000113)  
and promotion of Philippine tourism,

**[00:18:34.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000114)  
strengthen our destinations

**[00:18:35.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000115)  
and tourism industry, create

**[00:18:37.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000116)  
livelihood and employment opportunities,

**[00:18:39.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000117)  
and ensure that tourism benefits

**[00:18:42.120] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000118)  
reach communities across the country.

**[00:18:44.720] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000119)  
Looking at the proposed

**[00:18:46.160] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000120)  
2027 National Expenditure

**[00:18:48.260] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000121)  
Program, we note

**[00:18:49.960] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000122)  
an overall decrease in funding.

**[00:18:52.740] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000123)  
The combined new appropriations

**[00:18:54.240] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000124)  
for the DOT Office of the Secretary,

**[00:18:56.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000125)  
Intramuros Administration,

**[00:18:58.740] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000126)  
National Parks Development

**[00:19:00.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000127)  
Committee, and Philippine

**[00:19:02.120] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000128)  
Commission on Sports Scuba Diving

**[00:19:04.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000129)  
dropped from 4.16 billion

**[00:19:05.880] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000130)  
in 2016 or

**[00:19:07.660] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000131)  
2026 to 3.96

**[00:19:10.320] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000132)  
billion for this year or for

**[00:19:12.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000133)  
this coming year. For the

**[00:19:13.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000134)  
DOT's attached corporations,

**[00:19:15.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000135)  
Tourism Promotion Board,

**[00:19:18.120] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000136)  
subsidy decreased from 1.4

**[00:19:20.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000137)  
to 1.1 billion,

**[00:19:22.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000138)  
while TIEZA's 1 billion allocation

**[00:19:23.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000139)  
for locally funded projects

**[00:19:25.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000140)  
in 2026 drops to

**[00:19:27.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000141)  
zero. In contrast,

**[00:19:29.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000142)  
Duty Free Philippines Corporation

**[00:19:31.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000143)  
is requesting 326.3

**[00:19:34.400] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000144)  
million in capital

**[00:19:35.820] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000145)  
support

**[00:19:36.380] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000146)  
after receiving none last year.

**[00:19:40.660] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000147)  
Finally, Nayong Pilipino

**[00:19:41.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000148)  
Foundation and the Philippine Retirement Authority

**[00:19:44.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000149)  
continue to request zero

**[00:19:46.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000150)  
national budget.

**[00:19:47.800] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000151)  
As we assess these budget proposals,

**[00:19:49.720] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000152)  
we shall pay

**[00:19:51.160] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000153)  
particular attention

**[00:19:53.560] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000154)  
to the additional funding

**[00:19:55.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000155)  
required for the

**[00:19:57.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000156)  
new requests and new programs.

**[00:19:59.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000157)  
For every request,

**[00:20:01.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000158)  
we expect a clear explanation

**[00:20:03.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000159)  
of the need, the beneficiaries,

**[00:20:05.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000160)  
and the specific outcomes

**[00:20:07.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000161)  
for Fiscal Year 2027.

**[00:20:09.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000162)  
Hindi lang po kayo ang humihingi po

**[00:20:11.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000163)  
ng increase ng budget.

**[00:20:13.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000164)  
Halos lahat naman po

**[00:20:15.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000165)  
na dumadaan ngayon dito sa amin ay

**[00:20:17.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000166)  
humihingi po ng karagdagang

**[00:20:19.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000167)  
budget. Kailangan lang po

**[00:20:21.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000168)  
yung malinaw na paliwanag bakit.

**[00:20:23.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000169)  
You have to convince the government

**[00:20:25.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000170)  
this committee

**[00:20:27.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000171)  
why you should be given

**[00:20:29.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000172)  
that kind of budget.

**[00:20:31.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000173)  
We also need to understand your capacity

**[00:20:33.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000174)  
to implement these proposals.

**[00:20:35.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000175)  
May sapat po bang personnel,

**[00:20:37.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000176)  
systems, and mechanisms to

**[00:20:39.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000177)  
actually deliver what is proposed?

**[00:20:41.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000178)  
Budgets must be matched by

**[00:20:43.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000179)  
realistic target.

**[00:20:45.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000180)  
Hindi po yung panaginip.

**[00:20:47.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000181)  
Ultimately, our duty

**[00:20:49.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000182)  
is to ensure that public funds are directed

**[00:20:51.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000183)  
towards legitimate priorities

**[00:20:53.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000184)  
and that every proposed expenditure

**[00:20:55.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000185)  
is properly justified.

**[00:20:57.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000186)  
Kasi meron po tayong mga

**[00:20:59.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000187)  
agencies request ng request

**[00:21:01.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000188)  
tapos

**[00:21:03.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000189)  
pagtitignan po yung

**[00:21:05.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000190)  
ika nga unused

**[00:21:07.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000191)  
or undisbursed

**[00:21:09.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000192)  
na pondo. E nandyan pa po

**[00:21:11.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000193)  
hawak pa po nila.

**[00:21:13.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000194)  
Bakit hawak pa po ninyo? Bakit kayo

**[00:21:15.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000195)  
hihingi ng additional budget?

**[00:21:17.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000196)  
Bakit hindi nila ibigay sa ibang ahensya

**[00:21:19.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000197)  
na nangangailangan?

**[00:21:21.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000198)  
September na po tayo ngayon. September, October,

**[00:21:23.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000199)  
November, December. Kung yung

**[00:21:25.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000200)  
budget nyo nasa kalahati pa po,

**[00:21:27.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000201)  
sa three months to go po tayo,

**[00:21:29.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000202)  
may problema po

**[00:21:31.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000203)  
kayo sa inyong disbursement.

**[00:21:33.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000204)  
Ibig sabihin,

**[00:21:35.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000205)  
baka sobra.

**[00:21:37.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000206)  
Kaya huwag na po kayo magtaka kung kayo

**[00:21:39.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000207)  
babawasan dahil ibig sabihin

**[00:21:41.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000208)  
last year po hindi po ninyo nagasta.

**[00:21:43.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000209)  
With that,

**[00:21:45.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000210)  
I look forward to a

**[00:21:47.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000211)  
productive, transparent, and substantive

**[00:21:49.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000212)  
discussion of

**[00:21:51.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000213)  
the Fiscal Year 2027

**[00:21:53.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000214)  
budget proposal.

**[00:21:55.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000215)  
With that, we now

**[00:21:57.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000216)  
recognize Chairperson Yap for

**[00:21:59.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000217)  
the presentation of CSE's

**[00:22:01.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000218)  
proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027.

**[00:22:03.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000219)  
Please proceed

**[00:22:05.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000220)  
with your presentation, Chairperson Yap.

**[00:22:07.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000221)  
Thank you,

**[00:22:09.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000222)  
Your Honor.

**[00:22:11.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000223)  
Honorable Chairperson Senator Erwin Tulfo,

**[00:22:13.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000224)  
we are pleased to present

**[00:22:15.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000225)  
the proposed 2027 budget

**[00:22:17.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000226)  
for the Civil Service Commission

**[00:22:19.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000227)  
which is intended to support

**[00:22:21.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000228)  
the continuing implementation

**[00:22:23.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000229)  
of our priority programs, namely,

**[00:22:25.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000230)  
Human Resource Governance,

**[00:22:27.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000231)  
which includes the subprograms

**[00:22:29.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000232)  
Prime HRM,

**[00:22:31.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000233)  
or Program for the Institutionalization

**[00:22:33.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000234)  
of Merit and Excellence

**[00:22:35.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000235)  
in the Civil Service,

**[00:22:37.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000236)  
the Records Management Program,

**[00:22:39.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000237)  
and the Public Assistance Program.

**[00:22:41.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000238)  
The second priority program is

**[00:22:43.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000239)  
Professionalization and Workplace

**[00:22:45.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000240)  
Cooperation, which has

**[00:22:47.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000241)  
subprograms Examination

**[00:22:49.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000242)  
and Eligibility, Appointments,

**[00:22:51.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000243)  
Learning and Development,

**[00:22:53.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000244)  
and Public Sector Employment

**[00:22:55.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000245)  
Relations and Administrative Justice,

**[00:22:57.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000246)  
which covers disciplinary

**[00:22:59.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000247)  
and undisciplinary cases

**[00:23:01.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000248)  
in the civil service,

**[00:23:03.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000249)  
plus the implementation

**[00:23:05.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000250)  
of the three components

**[00:23:07.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000251)  
of the Philippine Civil Service Modernization Program,

**[00:23:09.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000252)  
a Foreign Assistance Program,

**[00:23:11.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000253)  
or in other words,

**[00:23:13.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000254)  
a World Bank-funded program.

**[00:23:15.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000255)  
We have given out, Your Honor,

**[00:23:17.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000256)  
copies of the full deck

**[00:23:19.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000257)  
of our budget presentation,

**[00:23:21.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000258)  
and in that are contained the highlights

**[00:23:23.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000259)  
of our accomplishments for the period

**[00:23:25.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000260)  
2024 up to the

**[00:23:27.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000261)  
first semester of 2026,

**[00:23:29.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000262)  
so that it could give

**[00:23:31.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000263)  
more time for questions in regard

**[00:23:33.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000264)  
to our budget for 2027.

**[00:23:35.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000265)  
At the outset, may we

**[00:23:37.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000266)  
inform the committee,

**[00:23:39.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000267)  
the chairperson, that as of June

**[00:23:41.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000268)  
2026, the government workforce,

**[00:23:43.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000269)  
I say workforce because

**[00:23:45.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000270)  
it includes both the JOS and the COS,

**[00:23:47.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000271)  
is more than 3.29

**[00:23:49.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000272)  
million, composed

**[00:23:51.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000273)  
of 2,021,802

**[00:23:53.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000274)  
career professionals,

**[00:23:55.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000275)  
232,771

**[00:23:57.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000276)  
non-career professionals,

**[00:23:59.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000277)  
and

**[00:24:01.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000278)  
1,038,000

**[00:24:03.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000279)  
job order

**[00:24:05.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000280)  
and contract

**[00:24:07.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000281)  
of service workers.

**[00:24:09.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000282)  
Ito po yung

**[00:24:11.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000283)  
distribution sa next slide

**[00:24:13.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000284)  
ng career at non-career professionals

**[00:24:15.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000285)  
across government sectors.

**[00:24:17.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000286)  
When I say government sectors,

**[00:24:19.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000287)  
are those that are under the jurisdiction

**[00:24:21.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000288)  
of the Civil Service Commission,

**[00:24:23.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000289)  
which are the national government agencies,

**[00:24:25.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000290)  
the local government units,

**[00:24:27.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000291)  
the state universities and colleges,

**[00:24:29.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000292)  
the government-owned and

**[00:24:31.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000293)  
controlled corporations and local water

**[00:24:33.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000294)  
districts. So as you can see,

**[00:24:35.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000295)  
73.6%

**[00:24:37.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000296)  
of career professionals

**[00:24:39.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000297)  
work in national government agencies

**[00:24:41.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000298)  
while only 18.5%

**[00:24:43.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000299)  
work in local government

**[00:24:45.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000300)  
units. On the other hand,

**[00:24:47.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000301)  
60.6% of

**[00:24:49.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000302)  
non-career professionals work in

**[00:24:51.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000303)  
local government units while

**[00:24:53.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000304)  
29.7% work in

**[00:24:55.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000305)  
national government agencies.

**[00:24:57.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000306)  
In addition, there are more than

**[00:24:59.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000307)  
1 million job order and

**[00:25:01.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000308)  
contract of service workers in government.

**[00:25:03.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000309)  
There are

**[00:25:05.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000310)  
692,446

**[00:25:07.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000311)  
job order workers

**[00:25:09.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000312)  
and

**[00:25:11.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000313)  
345,838

**[00:25:13.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000314)  
contract of service workers.

**[00:25:15.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000315)  
The majority of job order and

**[00:25:17.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000316)  
contract of service workers

**[00:25:19.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000317)  
or 69.12%

**[00:25:21.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000318)  
are in local government units

**[00:25:23.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000319)  
while 22.14%

**[00:25:25.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000320)  
are in national government

**[00:25:27.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000321)  
agencies.

**[00:25:29.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000322)  
Next slide, please.

**[00:25:31.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000323)  
On the left side of the screen are the top

**[00:25:33.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000324)  
10 agencies with the highest number

**[00:25:35.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000325)  
of job order workers.

**[00:25:37.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000326)  
The Department of Public Works

**[00:25:39.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000327)  
and Highways has the highest number

**[00:25:41.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000328)  
of job orders at

**[00:25:43.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000329)  
27,427

**[00:25:45.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000330)  
followed by the Department of Education

**[00:25:47.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000331)  
with 19,633.

**[00:25:49.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000332)  
On the other side are the

**[00:25:51.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000333)  
top 10 agencies with the highest

**[00:25:53.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000334)  
number of contract of service workers.

**[00:25:55.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000335)  
The Department of Social Welfare

**[00:25:57.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000336)  
and Development has the highest number

**[00:25:59.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000337)  
of contract of service workers

**[00:26:01.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000338)  
at 23,658

**[00:26:03.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000339)  
followed by the Department of

**[00:26:05.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000340)  
Health with 22,211.

**[00:26:07.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000341)  
Ito naman po

**[00:26:09.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000342)  
sa susunod na slide

**[00:26:11.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000343)  
ang sampung

**[00:26:13.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000344)  
top agencies with the highest

**[00:26:15.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000345)  
number of vacant plantilia

**[00:26:17.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000346)  
positions as of June 30,

**[00:26:19.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000347)  
2026.

**[00:26:21.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000348)  
The Department of Education has the highest

**[00:26:23.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000349)  
number with more than

**[00:26:25.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000350)  
57,000 vacancies.

**[00:26:27.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000351)  
This is followed by the Social Security

**[00:26:29.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000352)  
System with 6,723

**[00:26:31.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000353)  
and the Department

**[00:26:33.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000354)  
of Health and the Commission and Audit

**[00:26:35.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000355)  
with more than 4,000 vacancies

**[00:26:37.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000356)  
each.

**[00:26:39.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000357)  
Atty., may I interject?

**[00:26:41.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000358)  
What is the reason

**[00:26:43.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000359)  
behind

**[00:26:45.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000360)  
vacant plantilia position?

**[00:26:47.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000361)  
Is it the budget?

**[00:26:49.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000362)  
What could be the reason, ma'am?

**[00:26:51.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000363)  
The power to

**[00:26:53.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000364)  
appoint rests with the

**[00:26:55.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000365)  
heads of agencies and I think

**[00:26:57.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000366)  
it's the discretion of the heads of

**[00:26:59.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000367)  
agencies that determines whether or not

**[00:27:01.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000368)  
they will fill up these plantilia positions.

**[00:27:03.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000369)  
But they have the funding, right?

**[00:27:05.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000370)  
Yes, they have.

**[00:27:07.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000371)  
Have you spoken

**[00:27:09.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000372)  
to them? Probably

**[00:27:11.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000373)  
talked to them, ma'am? Kasi

**[00:27:13.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000374)  
kung kulang ang tao po natin,

**[00:27:15.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000375)  
syempre yung services

**[00:27:17.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000376)  
will be affected.

**[00:27:19.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000377)  
I don't know if you'll agree with me but

**[00:27:21.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000378)  
I used to be a secretary of the Social

**[00:27:23.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000379)  
Welfare and Development. Kulang

**[00:27:25.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000380)  
po ang mga tao. People are telling me

**[00:27:27.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000381)  
kulang po tayo ng tao sa ganito, kulang po tayo

**[00:27:29.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000382)  
ng tao sa baba. Unfortunately,

**[00:27:31.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000383)  
wala ho kami mga vacant plantilia

**[00:27:33.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000384)  
positions. Marami po kami yung mga

**[00:27:35.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000385)  
contract service workers. Pero

**[00:27:37.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000386)  
ito, gaya po nito,

**[00:27:39.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000387)  
Department of Education, ano po yung number of vacancies?

**[00:27:41.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000388)  
Teachers po ba yan? Are we talking of teachers

**[00:27:43.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000389)  
here?

**[00:27:44.000] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000389-split-2)  
Most of it would be teachers,

**[00:27:45.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000390)  
sir.

**[00:27:45.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000390-split-2)  
Teachers.

**[00:27:46.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000391)  
57,000 something

**[00:27:49.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000392)  
so kailangan natin ma-fill up yan.

**[00:27:51.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000393)  
Yes, sir.

**[00:27:51.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000393-split-2)  
What is happening?

**[00:27:53.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000394)  
Kaya nga, I was asking you. Is it the budget?

**[00:27:55.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000395)  
What could be the reason?

**[00:27:56.650] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000395-split-2)  
Usually, if there

**[00:27:57.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000396)  
are plantilia positions already, sir, meron

**[00:27:59.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000397)  
yan naka-allocate na na-budget

**[00:28:01.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000398)  
to support the hiring for these plantilia

**[00:28:03.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000399)  
positions. But most of the

**[00:28:05.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000400)  
time, usually, it's finding

**[00:28:07.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000401)  
the fit sa qualifications

**[00:28:09.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000402)  
and the position being applied for.

**[00:28:11.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000403)  
So there may be a good number

**[00:28:13.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000404)  
of eligibles available out there to fill

**[00:28:15.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000405)  
up

**[00:28:17.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000406)  
vacant plantilia teacher positions.

**[00:28:19.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000407)  
However, yung mga available

**[00:28:21.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000408)  
na positions ay hindi pa

**[00:28:23.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000409)  
fit sa kanilang existing

**[00:28:25.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000410)  
qualifications kasi bawat grade

**[00:28:27.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000411)  
kasi or rank, may specific na

**[00:28:29.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000412)  
qualification standards that they should

**[00:28:31.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000413)  
meet. At the same time, I think what

**[00:28:33.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000414)  
complicates also the hiring process

**[00:28:35.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000415)  
in terms of plantilia positions, usually,

**[00:28:37.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000416)  
sir, mabagal

**[00:28:39.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000417)  
po ang hiring. May publication

**[00:28:41.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000418)  
and then you wait and then they go

**[00:28:43.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000419)  
through the human resource

**[00:28:45.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000420)  
recruitment

**[00:28:47.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000421)  
process. Then after the recruitment

**[00:28:49.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000422)  
process, may mga interview yan

**[00:28:51.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000423)  
and then ililista sila and then

**[00:28:53.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000424)  
dadaan sila sa last

**[00:28:55.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000425)  
leg na processing

**[00:28:57.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000426)  
before they can be recommended

**[00:28:59.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000427)  
for appointment at plantilia

**[00:29:01.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000428)  
position. On the other hand, for

**[00:29:03.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000429)  
COS, especially for matindi

**[00:29:05.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000430)  
na ang pangangailangan para sa servisyong

**[00:29:07.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000431)  
mga ganito, kasi karamihan ng

**[00:29:09.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000432)  
COS naman ay qualified sila

**[00:29:11.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000433)  
except for certain

**[00:29:13.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000434)  
types of requirements, qualified

**[00:29:15.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000435)  
sila for second level positions.

**[00:29:17.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000436)  
So it's easier to

**[00:29:19.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000437)  
recruit contract of service

**[00:29:21.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000438)  
workers.

**[00:29:22.590] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000438-split-2)  
Every year po ba

**[00:29:23.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000439)  
itong mga vacancies

**[00:29:25.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000440)  
na ito. Nafi-fill up din naman

**[00:29:27.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000441)  
or ganito

**[00:29:29.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000442)  
lang po ang number ito. Next year,

**[00:29:31.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000443)  
pag nagkita na naman po tayo sa awa

**[00:29:33.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000444)  
ng Diyos, will it still be 57

**[00:29:35.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000445)  
o magiging 25 na lang

**[00:29:37.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000446)  
ito. Yung isa naman,

**[00:29:39.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000447)  
6,000, magiging babawasan na

**[00:29:41.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000448)  
kalahat. Eh may pondo naman po pala. Tapos

**[00:29:43.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000449)  
yung sinasabing recruitment,

**[00:29:45.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000450)  
qualification,

**[00:29:47.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000451)  
po pwede

**[00:29:49.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000452)  
naman siguro yung isa dito

**[00:29:51.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000453)  
baka pwede na i-promote, di mo ba

**[00:29:53.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000454)  
para vacant po yun sa ilalim,

**[00:29:55.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000455)  
di ba?

**[00:29:57.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000456)  
Usually, we put out

**[00:29:59.240] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000457)  
advisories.

**[00:30:00.000] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000458)  
for anticipatory

**[00:30:02.600] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000459)  
succession planning for the agencies

**[00:30:04.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000460)  
but again, it's a discretion

**[00:30:06.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000461)  
of the agencies. Usually, advisory

**[00:30:08.020] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000462)  
lang po kami. Pero ang talaga

**[00:30:10.060] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000463)  
pong, palagay ko yun ang pinakamahirap

**[00:30:12.540] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000464)  
na

**[00:30:13.360] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000465)  
situation

**[00:30:15.720] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000466)  
being faced by our agencies.

**[00:30:17.880] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000467)  
Mabilis din po kasi ang pag-

**[00:30:19.700] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000468)  
alis na ngayon ng

**[00:30:21.540] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000469)  
empleyado sa gobyerno. I think

**[00:30:24.080] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000470)  
we are at a point, Your Honor,

**[00:30:26.060] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000471)  
na nag-generational shift.

**[00:30:28.060] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000472)  
Marami pong nag-retire,

**[00:30:29.220] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000473)  
especially today. I think this is observed by the heads

**[00:30:31.980] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000474)  
of agencies na marami ang retirees.

**[00:30:34.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000475)  
Hindi nakakahabol yung recruitment

**[00:30:35.680] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000476)  
kasi mabagal nga po yung proseso

**[00:30:37.880] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000477)  
ng recruitment.

**[00:30:38.400] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000477-split-2)  
What about promotions?

**[00:30:40.100] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000478)  
Promotions, same.

**[00:30:40.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000478-split-2)  
Of course. I mean,

**[00:30:42.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000479)  
pag kunwari example dito,

**[00:30:44.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000480)  
senior na ho ito, siguro

**[00:30:46.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000481)  
susunod, di po ba you have to

**[00:30:47.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000482)  
bring her or him up

**[00:30:49.880] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000483)  
para ma-fill up itong vacancy na ito.

**[00:30:52.420] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000484)  
And then, lahat naman po yan

**[00:30:53.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000485)  
mag-move. Kunwari teacher 1,

**[00:30:55.820] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000486)  
teacher 2, mapopromote si teacher 1 to teacher 2.

**[00:30:58.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000487)  
Yung mga mag-

**[00:30:59.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000488)  
nagaantay po dito, tataas po ito.

**[00:31:01.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000489)  
Who persuades

**[00:31:02.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000490)  
this agency's head of agency?

**[00:31:05.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000491)  
Can you do that? Can you ask them?

**[00:31:07.340] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000492)  
Like, Secretary,

**[00:31:09.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000493)  
kailan po kaya ma-fill up ito?

**[00:31:11.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000494)  
Or

**[00:31:12.060] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000495)  
administrator? Do you have the power

**[00:31:15.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000496)  
to remind them?

**[00:31:17.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000497)  
Attorney?

**[00:31:19.020] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000498)  
We can only remind

**[00:31:21.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000499)  
them, sir, but the final decision

**[00:31:23.080] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000500)  
rests with them.

**[00:31:25.420] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000501)  
Kasi like yung sinabi po ninyo na sana

**[00:31:27.080] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000502)  
dapat automatic succession na,

**[00:31:29.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000503)  
natitignan na lang. Hindi rin

**[00:31:31.000] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000504)  
pagbinsan, sir, kasi sometimes may nag-a-apply

**[00:31:33.160] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000505)  
ng mga external, outside of the agency

**[00:31:35.480] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000506)  
to occupy vacant

**[00:31:37.280] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000507)  
positions. So,

**[00:31:38.820] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000508)  
discretion ng agency kung papapasukin

**[00:31:41.460] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000509)  
sila or hindi. However,

**[00:31:43.220] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000510)  
at this point in time, we are studying a process

**[00:31:45.380] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000511)  
where para mas mapabilis po yung

**[00:31:47.260] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000512)  
pag-we know ng applicants

**[00:31:49.080] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000513)  
for a certain particular position,

**[00:31:51.320] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000514)  
i-focus na po sa competency.

**[00:31:53.680] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000515)  
Kasi ngayon, basta meron silang

**[00:31:55.180] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000516)  
four basic minimum qualifications like

**[00:31:57.360] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000517)  
educational achievement,

**[00:31:59.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000518)  
a number of training hours,

**[00:32:01.360] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000519)  
and then civil service eligibility

**[00:32:03.460] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000520)  
and then experience. Okay na yun.

**[00:32:05.900] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000521)  
Pero kunyari, sir, internal audit

**[00:32:07.700] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000522)  
yung ina-applyan niyang position, pero

**[00:32:09.420] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000523)  
lahat ng nag-a-apply, meron itong four basic

**[00:32:11.660] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000524)  
qualifications, pero walang auditor.

**[00:32:13.880] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000525)  
Pero ipapasok pa rin sila doon sa

**[00:32:15.500] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000526)  
proseso. Ang recommendation namin

**[00:32:17.540] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000527)  
ngayon is, pati itong apat,

**[00:32:19.800] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000528)  
kargahan na ng competency-based

**[00:32:21.440] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000529)  
na requirement para at the outset pa lang

**[00:32:23.580] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000530)  
kung wala siyang auditing

**[00:32:24.900] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000531)  
or background,

**[00:32:27.380] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000532)  
educational qualification or experience,

**[00:32:29.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000533)  
hindi na siya kasali sa

**[00:32:31.040] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000534)  
paligsahan para sa mga bakanteng

**[00:32:33.140] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000535)  
posisyon. It could

**[00:32:34.860] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000536)  
shorten, which we are trying

**[00:32:37.160] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000537)  
to implement now at the Civil Service Commission.

**[00:32:39.660] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000538)  
Mukhang napabilis po namin

**[00:32:41.000] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000539)  
ang some hirings for certain positions

**[00:32:42.960] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000540)  
in the Civil Service Commission.

**[00:32:45.000] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000541)  
Hopefully in 2027, we can make this

**[00:32:47.100] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000542)  
as an official policy of the Civil

**[00:32:49.140] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000543)  
Service Commission. Kasi ang shift po naman

**[00:32:50.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000544)  
natin ngayon is all competency-based,

**[00:32:53.760] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000545)  
hindi na lang po yung basta

**[00:32:54.960] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000546)  
minimum basic qualifications.

**[00:32:56.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000547)  
Thank you, Attorney. Before you proceed,

**[00:32:59.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000548)  
I'd like to acknowledge the presence

**[00:33:00.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000549)  
of our Secretary from Tourism,

**[00:33:03.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000550)  
Secretary Dita Angara Matay.

**[00:33:04.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000551)  
Thank you for joining us, ma'am. I know

**[00:33:06.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000552)  
why you're late. I was already informed because

**[00:33:08.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000553)  
you just came from that ASEAN thing

**[00:33:11.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000554)  
at PICC. But thank you for joining us.

**[00:33:13.520] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-000555)  
Magandang hapon po.

**[00:33:15.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000556)  
Continue, Attorney.

**[00:33:16.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000557)  
How many more minutes

**[00:33:18.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000558)  
is your presentation?

**[00:33:20.300] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000559)  
I think the budget na lang po.

**[00:33:22.660] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000560)  
Diretso sa budget na po.

**[00:33:24.300] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000561)  
Ang proposed budget namin are

**[00:33:26.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000562)  
4.04 billion. The next slide, please.

**[00:33:29.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000563)  
This just shows you

**[00:33:31.340] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000564)  
yung aming

**[00:33:33.680] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000565)  
budget request as against

**[00:33:35.480] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000566)  
allocated from 2024

**[00:33:37.640] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000567)  
to 2025.

**[00:33:40.280] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000568)  
Palagi pong mas maliit

**[00:33:41.680] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000569)  
ang allocation namin kasa nire-request

**[00:33:43.600] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000570)  
namin. Nung 2026,

**[00:33:45.700] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000571)  
ang aming pong request ay 5.9

**[00:33:47.580] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000572)  
billion, binigay po ay 2.89.

**[00:33:49.840] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000573)  
Out of the 2.89 billion,

**[00:33:51.900] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000574)  
3.34 billion ay para

**[00:33:53.740] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000575)  
sa Philippine Civil Service Modernization

**[00:33:55.620] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000576)  
Program allocated from the

**[00:33:57.560] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000577)  
foreign loan.

**[00:33:59.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000578)  
And then the 2.56

**[00:34:01.400] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000579)  
is the

**[00:34:02.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000580)  
regular subsidy.

**[00:34:05.160] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000581)  
For 2027, we requested

**[00:34:07.100] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000582)  
4.82 billion.

**[00:34:09.000] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000583)  
The NEP allows 4.04

**[00:34:11.300] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000584)  
billion, which is the basis of our

**[00:34:13.160] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000585)  
budget proposal. Of the 4.04

**[00:34:15.620] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000586)  
billion, 1.415

**[00:34:18.180] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000587)  
billion is for

**[00:34:19.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000588)  
the PCSMP, Foreign

**[00:34:21.020] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000589)  
Assisted Project. And then the

**[00:34:23.040] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000590)  
2.58

**[00:34:26.780] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000591)  
is

**[00:34:27.440] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000592)  
for regular subsidy.

**[00:34:29.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000593)  
Pagpansinin po, hindi po masyadong

**[00:34:31.040] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000594)  
malaki ang

**[00:34:31.960] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000595)  
increase ng regular

**[00:34:34.540] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000596)  
subsidy or the regular allocation

**[00:34:37.320] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000597)  
from 2.56 to

**[00:34:39.100] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000598)  
2.58. Kakaunti lang po.

**[00:34:41.340] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000599)  
Attributed ito as across the

**[00:34:43.220] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000600)  
board to inflationary adjustments,

**[00:34:45.580] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000601)  
yung SSL,

**[00:34:47.000] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000602)  
and similar adjustments

**[00:34:49.400] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000603)  
in terms of prices.

**[00:34:51.860] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000604)  
Ito naman ang susunod, ang

**[00:34:53.040] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000605)  
budget breakdown namin by

**[00:34:55.100] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000606)  
allocation class,

**[00:34:57.040] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000607)  
meaning capital outlay,

**[00:34:59.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000608)  
MOOE, and personal

**[00:35:00.880] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000609)  
services. So makikita

**[00:35:03.180] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000610)  
that personal services

**[00:35:05.400] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000611)  
increased from 1.7

**[00:35:07.180] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000612)  
billion to 1.88

**[00:35:08.860] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000613)  
billion principally because of the

**[00:35:10.860] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000614)  
increase

**[00:35:11.780] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000615)  
attributed to the fourth tranche

**[00:35:15.100] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000616)  
of the updated salary schedule.

**[00:35:17.680] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000617)  
And then maintenance

**[00:35:18.920] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000618)  
and other operating expenses increased

**[00:35:21.100] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000619)  
from 789 million

**[00:35:23.140] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000620)  
to 1.238

**[00:35:25.480] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000621)  
billion. Ang nag-increase

**[00:35:27.280] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000622)  
lang po sa recurring MOOE is

**[00:35:29.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000623)  
7 points, ang increase lang po

**[00:35:31.180] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000624)  
ay 7.77

**[00:35:32.820] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000625)  
million, mga inflationary

**[00:35:35.000] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000626)  
adjustments lang po ito. Sa

**[00:35:36.740] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000627)  
ICT requirements,

**[00:35:38.500] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000628)  
93.041

**[00:35:40.860] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000629)  
million kasi magdadagdag po

**[00:35:42.860] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000630)  
ng mga equipment and other

**[00:35:45.120] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000631)  
ICT or

**[00:35:46.780] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000632)  
information services requirements.

**[00:35:49.080] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000633)  
And then yung PCSMP loan proceeds

**[00:35:51.120] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000634)  
ay dinagdagan po

**[00:35:52.480] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000635)  
ng 348

**[00:35:54.560] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000636)  
merong increase ng

**[00:35:56.740] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000637)  
348.453 million.

**[00:35:59.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000638)  
Yung mga

**[00:36:01.420] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000639)  
iba, capital

**[00:36:03.120] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000640)  
outlay, yung capital outlay po namin

**[00:36:05.020] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000641)  
mababa noong 2026, karamihan

**[00:36:07.420] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000642)  
po ng capital outlay for

**[00:36:08.960] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000643)  
2027 attributable to the

**[00:36:11.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000644)  
capital outlay requirements of the

**[00:36:13.080] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000645)  
PCSMP.

**[00:36:15.240] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000646)  
The next slide

**[00:36:16.320] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000647)  
represents

**[00:36:16.920] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000648)  
the budget breakdown by

**[00:36:21.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000649)  
allotment class.

**[00:36:22.980] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000650)  
Again,

**[00:36:24.960] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000651)  
personal services is at 1.882

**[00:36:27.480] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000652)  
billion or 46.65

**[00:36:29.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000653)  
percent of the budget.

**[00:36:30.800] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000654)  
M.O.O.E. is at 1.238

**[00:36:33.400] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000655)  
billion or 30.65 percent of the

**[00:36:36.860] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000656)  
budget and capital outlay is at

**[00:36:38.880] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000657)  
919 million,

**[00:36:40.600] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000658)  
22.75 percent.

**[00:36:42.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000659)  
The increase in personal services,

**[00:36:44.640] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000660)  
I reiterate, is due to the fourth tranche

**[00:36:46.860] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000661)  
of the updated salary schedule.

**[00:36:48.920] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000662)  
The increases in M.O.O.E. and capital

**[00:36:51.040] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000663)  
outlay are for inflationary adjustments,

**[00:36:53.640] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000664)  
ICT requirements, and

**[00:36:54.900] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000665)  
PCSMP requirements.

**[00:36:57.360] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000666)  
The budget breakdown,

**[00:36:59.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000667)  
according to cost

**[00:37:00.060] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000668)  
structure,

**[00:37:02.400] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000669)  
ito po yung comparison ng

**[00:37:05.180] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000670)  
2026 at saka 2027.

**[00:37:08.000] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000671)  
The most significant increase

**[00:37:09.620] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000672)  
is really in foreign assisted

**[00:37:11.220] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000673)  
projects. From 334 million

**[00:37:13.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000674)  
in 2026 to 1.453

**[00:37:16.140] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000675)  
billion in

**[00:37:17.140] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000676)  
2027. Operations and

**[00:37:19.380] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000677)  
general administration and support

**[00:37:20.980] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000678)  
also increased pero very

**[00:37:23.240] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000679)  
minimal while support operations is

**[00:37:25.260] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000680)  
lower in 2027 simply

**[00:37:27.280] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000681)  
because most of the program

**[00:37:29.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000682)  
the PCSMP program will

**[00:37:31.560] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000683)  
now support certain

**[00:37:35.340] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000684)  
operations in program implementation.

**[00:37:39.960] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000685)  
Next slide, please. Ito na yung mas

**[00:37:42.060] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000686)  
detailed na breakdown ng cost structure.

**[00:37:45.900] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000687)  
4.04 billion shows foreign

**[00:37:49.360] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000688)  
assisted projects account for the largest

**[00:37:51.440] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000689)  
share or 35.98 percent

**[00:37:54.540] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000690)  
supporting our civil service modernization

**[00:37:56.700] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000691)  
initiatives. General administration and support

**[00:37:59.060] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000692)  
accounts for 26.44 percent while operations

**[00:38:03.500] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000693)  
receives 24.61 percent. The remaining

**[00:38:07.340] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000694)  
allocations are support to operations at

**[00:38:09.400] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000695)  
332 million or 8.21 percent. Retirement at life

**[00:38:14.440] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000696)  
insurance premiums which is automatic

**[00:38:17.120] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000697)  
appropriations at 149 million which is

**[00:38:20.700] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000698)  
3.68 percent and locally funded projects at

**[00:38:23.900] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000699)  
44 million. Minimal increase of 1.08 percent simply because of

**[00:38:29.060] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000703)  
inflationary adjustments. Ito lang po

**[00:38:32.240] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000704)  
yung susunod na slide summary ng new and automatic

**[00:38:38.220] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000705)  
appropriations. From 2026 up to 2027. From 2024 to 2026 the

**[00:38:51.340] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000706)  
CSC appropriation had a minimal increase. Only in 2026

**[00:38:55.760] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000707)  
where the appropriation was 2.898,

**[00:38:59.060] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000708)  
of which was P334 billion to PCSMP.

**[00:39:04.100] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000709)  
The significant increase in the 2027 proposed budget is largely attributable to the foreign-assisted project,

**[00:39:11.180] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000710)  
amounting to P1.453 billion or 35.98% of the total budget.

**[00:39:17.620] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000711)  
So, if you look at all the figures, this budget is dedicated actually to doing the PCSMP

**[00:39:25.560] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000712)  
because it is supposed to modernize the Philippine civil service system.

**[00:39:30.100] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000713)  
We have also the historical utilization of the Commission's appropriations from 2022 to 2027.

**[00:39:36.480] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000714)  
From 2022 to 2025, the Commission achieved 100% in obligation and disbursement rates.

**[00:39:44.280] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000715)  
For 2026, as of June, the CSC had PHP 285 billion and allotments of this amount,

**[00:39:53.260] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000716)  
P1.142 billion has been obligated.

**[00:39:55.560] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000717)  
Equivalent to 39.46% or this is the budget utilization rate.

**[00:40:02.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000718)  
And P1.143 billion has been disbursed, equivalent to 39.39%, which is the disbursement rate.

**[00:40:11.460] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000719)  
In sum, the NEP for 2026 was 4.18.

**[00:40:18.360] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000720)  
Para lang comparative, we were given 2.89.

**[00:40:21.860] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000721)  
Ngayon, hinihingi po natin 4.04 billion.

**[00:40:25.560] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000722)  
Just to reiterate, 1.45 is for the PCSMP and regular subsidy is 2.587 billion.

**[00:40:34.960] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000723)  
The increase is primarily intended, again, to support our modernization priorities.

**[00:40:41.820] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000724)  
For 2027 targets, we will just skim through them.

**[00:40:45.900] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000725)  
But our 2027 targets will be supporting our three priority program pillars,

**[00:40:54.440] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000726)  
human

**[00:40:55.560] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000727)  
resource governance,

**[00:40:56.820] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000728)  
professionalization,

**[00:40:58.780] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000729)  
and workplace cooperation

**[00:41:00.920] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000730)  
and

**[00:41:01.800] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000731)  
adjudication,

**[00:41:05.900] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000732)  
administrative adjudication.

**[00:41:09.140] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000733)  
So human resource governance, we will advance the prime ESG transition.

**[00:41:12.960] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000734)  
We will be not discontinuing, slowly transitioning from prime HRM to prime embedded systems governance.

**[00:41:21.860] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000735)  
Kasi magta-transform na ito sa digital systems.

**[00:41:25.560] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000736)  
Babaguhin ang pag-i-implement ng four pillars of the human resource from recruitment, selection, and placement, performance, management,

**[00:41:40.820] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000737)  
learning and development, and recognition, and rewards for the civil service.

**[00:41:48.820] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000738)  
At i-embed dito yung tinatawag natin, human resource management information system,

**[00:41:53.820] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000739)  
umang Hurman system, and payroll system,

**[00:41:56.280] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000740)  
which hopefully will digitalize all these processes and um transactions,

**[00:42:01.820] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000741)  
Huia human resources will be monitored in real time.

**[00:42:04.640] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000742)  
Mas mabilis pang pagpasok ng datos.

**[00:42:06.820] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000743)  
Mas mabilis ang evaluation assessment kung umaandar talaga ang human resource practices in our human resource offices.

**[00:42:15.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000744)  
Kasi sa prime HRM.

**[00:42:16.720] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000745)  
All documents based.

**[00:42:18.640] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000746)  
Kung may panahon na may mag-check or may mag-assess, doon lang titignan.

**[00:42:23.120] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000747)  
E yung naka-folder at nakalagay sa dokumento, baka last six months ago pa ginawa,

**[00:42:28.280] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000748)  
ngayon iba na yung datos at hindi siya up-to-date.

**[00:42:31.520] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000749)  
Medyo document-based, hindi siya accurate measure of how we manage our human resources in government.

**[00:42:38.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000750)  
It will take a long time because the pilot for the PCSMP is 40 departments, 40 agencies.

**[00:42:46.740] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000751)  
But in case na merong mga agencies na hindi po makakapapasok sa transition sa Prime ESG,

**[00:42:56.560] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000752)  
nag-gunguha po kami ng dagdag na 20 agencies to fill in if there are people who will not be able to get into the transition

**[00:43:06.680] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000753)  
so that yung target ng PCSMP na at least 40 agencies of government for its first rollout phase will be net.

**[00:43:16.740] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000754)  
We will be transitioning, we will finish the transition period for Prime ESG

**[00:43:23.460] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000755)  
and then we will initially go live and testing for the system, HRMIS-PS.

**[00:43:29.300] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000756)  
We will also be fully implementing the CS data management system.

**[00:43:36.460] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000757)  
Wala po kasi tayo ngayon mabilis, accessible at reliable na database ng lahat ng personal data.

**[00:43:46.740] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000758)  
Or information ng lahat ng ating mga empleyado sa gobyerno.

**[00:43:50.260] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000759)  
Let me just ask, bakit ngayon lang po ito?

**[00:43:55.380] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000760)  
I mean, how long have you been requesting the government to modernize yung ating CSC?

**[00:44:03.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000761)  
3 million po itong empleyado natin dapat po.

**[00:44:06.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000762)  
At saka this is government, ikaw nga, we're talking of government institutions, personnel.

**[00:44:13.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000763)  
Bakit ngayon lang po ito?

**[00:44:14.660] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000764)  
How long have you requested?

**[00:44:16.740] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000765)  
To modernize CSC?

**[00:44:20.820] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000766)  
Pumasok lang po ako sa Civil Service sa buntot po ng 2024.

**[00:44:26.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000767)  
Have you already requested it since 2024?

**[00:44:30.540] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000768)  
Yes, yes.

**[00:44:30.720] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000769)  
What happened?

**[00:44:31.900] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000770)  
Ito nga po, itong paglabas po.

**[00:44:34.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000771)  
Ngayon pa lang?

**[00:44:35.700] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000772)  
Ang nirequest po namin noong 2025, pero ganun din po.

**[00:44:38.540] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000773)  
In-approve po yung loan, yung TOR ng loan ng second quarter ng 2025.

**[00:44:46.740] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000774)  
Mayroon pong proseso na pag-aaralan ng Department of Justice.

**[00:44:50.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000775)  
Are you saying, attorney, may mga files tayo na nakalagay pa sa folder?

**[00:44:55.760] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000776)  
Karamihan po.

**[00:44:56.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000777)  
Tao natin?

**[00:44:57.840] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000778)  
Karamihan po.

**[00:44:58.740] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000779)  
So haanapin?

**[00:45:00.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000796)  
Kung nari hahanapin si Alfredo Flores, saan ba yung letter A, anong agency siya?

**[00:45:07.180] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000797)  
Opo, nakakalungkot man pong tanggapin pero karamihan ng ating records sa civil service ay paper-based.

**[00:45:12.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000798)  
Have you asked yung mga matagal na po dyan sa CSC anong nangyari?

**[00:45:16.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000799)  
Because we heard that kayo po yung repository ng ikang employment na nasa gobyerno tapos naka-folder pa.

**[00:45:25.340] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000800)  
Kaya po urgent po yun?

**[00:45:26.160] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000801)  
Hanggang ngayon?

**[00:45:26.720] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000802)  
Opo, marami po kasi limited lang po.

**[00:45:29.440] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000803)  
Some have digitized, in fairness.

**[00:45:31.900] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000804)  
Digitization started somewhere in 2022 and 2023.

**[00:45:37.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000805)  
Pero ang migration po kasi, like scanning lang po, limited din po ang scanners namin.

**[00:45:42.440] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000806)  
Matagal na hindi po nag-request if you can see the history of the budget.

**[00:45:45.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000807)  
I've been hearing, Attorney Chairman Yap, about this modernization.

**[00:45:51.660] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000808)  
Since time immemorial pa ito, wala pa nga itong administration na ito.

**[00:45:56.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000809)  
They're talking about ikang modernization.

**[00:45:59.440] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000810)  
In time of Duterte, atras pa tayo, time of Pinoy, they've been talking about modernizing our system.

**[00:46:06.480] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000811)  
Bakit ho, anong nangyari dito?

**[00:46:08.060] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000812)  
I mean, I cannot understand.

**[00:46:09.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000813)  
Well, I cannot blame you, but have you asked people na nariyan na sa CSC bago ka pa dumating na kung anong nangyari?

**[00:46:18.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000814)  
Haven't they requested?

**[00:46:20.180] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000815)  
I think, sir, it's more of a mindset sa ating mga tao sa pamahalaan.

**[00:46:25.440] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000816)  
Ang tingin po kasi nila sa modernization, sa digitization.

**[00:46:29.440] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000817)  
Basta may laptop na, may computer na, parang nandun na tayo.

**[00:46:36.440] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000818)  
Pero hindi nila nakikita yung, they have to be used as a unified system to process documents.

**[00:46:43.440] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000819)  
Hindi po nakarating sa ganong pag-isip.

**[00:46:46.440] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000820)  
Napabilis ang pag-type, napabilis ang pag...

**[00:46:48.440] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000821)  
Malay natin itong sinasabi kong itong isang tao dito, nagtatrabaho sa isang department, nagsasideline sa isang department.

**[00:46:56.440] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000822)  
How would you know?

**[00:46:57.440] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000823)  
Exactly.

**[00:46:57.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000824)  
Kung wala sa system.

**[00:46:58.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000825)  
Whereas kung ipapunch mo yung pangalan niya...

**[00:47:00.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000826)  
Magalaman po ka.

**[00:47:01.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000827)  
For example, Erwin Tulba, dito ka pala nagtatrabaho sa Senado, tapos meron ka pang sideline sa department na ganito.

**[00:47:06.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000828)  
Opo.

**[00:47:07.440] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000829)  
Kaya kung put out mo yung record, iba yung record na doon, iba yung record.

**[00:47:10.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000830)  
Tama po. Tama po kayo.

**[00:47:11.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000831)  
Hindi naguusap.

**[00:47:12.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000832)  
Do you think may mga ganyan tayo na nagmu-moonlight na mga employees because hindi pa po modernize tayo?

**[00:47:19.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000833)  
What is your assessment?

**[00:47:20.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000834)  
I cannot discount...

**[00:47:21.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000835)  
So let me ask your opinion.

**[00:47:22.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000836)  
I cannot discount the possibility na meron pong ganon.

**[00:47:25.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000837)  
Kasi hindi naman po mabilis maghukay ng paper.

**[00:47:27.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000838)  
Exactly.

**[00:47:28.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000839)  
Paper documents.

**[00:47:29.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000840)  
Kaya nga po ang una naming step is meron na po tayong electronic na po ang PDS, personal data sheet.

**[00:47:36.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000841)  
So ang submission is electronic, diretso na po sa database, ikaklassify na po natin.

**[00:47:41.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000842)  
At mas madali pong ma-access for policy planning and program development.

**[00:47:46.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000843)  
Kasi pag mag-planning ka ng succession, alam mo kung gaano katagal ang... ilan ang average years in government.

**[00:47:52.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000844)  
Ano yung mga retirement periods.

**[00:47:54.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000845)  
Right.

**[00:47:55.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000846)  
Gaano ka katagal mag-i-estate.

**[00:47:57.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000847)  
Kaya is that also the reason why matagal makakuha ng pensyon yung mga ibang employees natin dahil kailangan hanapin pa.

**[00:48:05.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000848)  
Sabi nandoon pumunta ka sa letter H.

**[00:48:08.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000849)  
Opo.

**[00:48:09.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000850)  
Tapos pa puro alikabuk na. May agyo pa nga.

**[00:48:12.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000851)  
Opo. Mas masakit pa po pag inulan yan at natunaw.

**[00:48:15.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000852)  
Ay.

**[00:48:16.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000853)  
Pinanay.

**[00:48:18.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000854)  
That's very sad. Pero anong sinasabi na since time immemorial walang plano. Panahon nila Pinoy.

**[00:48:26.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000855)  
I mean, let's backtrack.

**[00:48:28.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000856)  
Naririnig ko na po yung usapan na yan. I don't know what's going on. And it's a very serious problem.

**[00:48:35.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000857)  
I mean, yung mga staff ko, diba, kailangan na, dapat nandyan sila sa repository po ninyo.

**[00:48:42.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000858)  
Opo.

**[00:48:43.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000859)  
And if you're a repository, eh dapat hindi nyo po mga folder-folder lang paano pag kinain ng daga.

**[00:48:49.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000860)  
Kaya nga po urgent yung aming mga programs kasi ano.

**[00:48:53.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000861)  
Okay. Well, I support you on this. Good. Continue po. How many more minutes do you have there?

**[00:48:57.920] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000865)  
Kontina lang po siguro.

**[00:48:59.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000866)  
Go ahead, because we still have a Career Executive Service Board and of course our DOT.

**[00:49:04.180] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000867)  
Opo. Yung mga iba na lang po ay, like yung Learning... Everything kasi po pwedeng digitalized from Learning and Management Systems.

**[00:49:11.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000868)  
And then pati yung, fantasia po kasi namin na pag ang registration para sa exam ng Civil Service ay continuing registration

**[00:49:20.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000869)  
para hindi nagkaklag yung system.

**[00:49:23.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000870)  
Dereder. Basta register ka lang ng registration.

**[00:49:24.940] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000871)  
I-register ka lang ng register tapos tatawagan ka and then ikaw ay number 500 para ka sa August. Meron na lang cut-off, continuing na po yung registration. Tapos digitize na rin pati yung pag-exam and within one day, yun ang aming balak for 2027, makuha mo yung results kasama na yung kopya ng iyong eligibility.

**[00:49:43.820] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000872)  
Kasi ngayon po ang eligibility namin ay nasa CSEVs na authenticated na hindi ka na kailangang sumulat at magpaano. The one that you will download from the CSEVs of the Civil Service will now be considered as an authenticated eligibility document.

**[00:49:58.800] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000873)  
So kasama po ito sa mga gagawin namin. And then we hope also to digitize our legal, our adjudication system para mabawasan po, mas mabilis po ang processing ng kaso at mawala na po yung mga aging cases na dumarating hanggang tatlo.

**[00:50:13.640] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000874)  
So apat na taon. Kasi patay na yung humihingi ng ayuda or ng legal assistance, eh hindi pa natatapos yung kanyang kaso.

**[00:50:22.660] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000875)  
Overall, these initiatives for the 2027 are designed to create more integrated digital and efficient systems that will improve how the CSEV delivers services to the Civil Service.

**[00:50:33.920] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000876)  
Sana po, bigyan niyo po ako ng pagkataon na i-present yung aming mga...

**[00:50:39.200] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000877)  
Baka naman po, maawa po kayo sa aming...

**[00:50:43.640] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000878)  
Nagdagan po ninyo ang budget namin kasi hindi naman po kami nakakapaghingi pa except dito sa PCSMP ng malaking budget.

**[00:50:51.900] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000879)  
Kasi maraming na po sa aming regional infrastructure by priority.

**[00:50:56.020] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000880)  
Regional offices and field offices, nakikituloy lang po kami sa mga local government units or other offices in the regions.

**[00:51:04.440] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000881)  
At karamihan sa kanila ay either kulang na po ng space for us.

**[00:51:09.960] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000882)  
Yung isa po namin sa...

**[00:51:13.640] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000883)  
My next question, para mapadali tayo, Chairman.

**[00:51:17.860] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000884)  
Yes po.

**[00:51:18.880] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000885)  
Nagre-request po kayo ng restoration of unfunded proposal amounting to 783 million. Tama po ba?

**[00:51:27.140] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000886)  
I think...

**[00:51:28.640] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000887)  
Nasa letter po namin...

**[00:51:31.740] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000888)  
Yeah, 783 million.

**[00:51:32.800] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000889)  
Yes po.

**[00:51:34.160] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000890)  
Nakalista po doon.

**[00:51:35.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000891)  
Mayroon po the breakdown of this request and CSE's justification.

**[00:51:40.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000892)  
At saka, kagaya po sinasabi, sana mo pagbigyan kayo.

**[00:51:43.640] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000893)  
Ano ang justification nito? What if hindi po ito mabigay ng komite?

**[00:51:48.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000894)  
Ano po ang effect nito sa services ng CSE?

**[00:51:52.060] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000895)  
Well, in the meantime, we will make do. Pero ang importante po kasi yung mga regional field offices at saka major field offices.

**[00:52:00.320] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000896)  
Nilista po namin sa submission namin na doon sa buo, may we request that we submit it na lang, sir.

**[00:52:06.720] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000897)  
Kagaya po nitong sa Region 3, sir, sa San Fernando.

**[00:52:09.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000898)  
Well, anyway, ma'am,

**[00:52:11.620] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000899)  
Sasagasaan po ng national highway.

**[00:52:13.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000900)  
Your budget will be brought before the plenary and then masasama po ito sa BICAM.

**[00:52:17.120] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000901)  
Yung details po, ibibigay po namin.

**[00:52:18.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000902)  
Please submit it to the committee, ma'am.

**[00:52:20.620] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000903)  
Yung mga iba po is operational mobility kasi seven years old na po ang mga fleet namin.

**[00:52:25.560] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000904)  
Karamihan na po, mas mahal po i-repair at i-maintain kesa yung bumili na lang po ng bago, especially for regional operations po.

**[00:52:33.120] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000905)  
At yung huli po, mayroon po kami sanang hingin kasi dahil mataas ang power requirements ng itong modernization program,

**[00:52:41.620] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000906)  
we would like to establish a solar energy project at the central office para yung frontline services hindi po na-upend ng mga brownouts at saka pag may bagyo and then...

**[00:52:55.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000907)  
How much would that be?

**[00:52:56.600] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000908)  
Ang initial po na mura lang naman sa initial po kasi 22 million po.

**[00:53:01.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000909)  
Pwede ho nating ilaban yan. Alright.

**[00:53:05.620] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000910)  
Yun lang po. Maraming salamat po sa inyong panahon.

**[00:53:08.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000911)  
Thank you.

**[00:53:08.960] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000912)  
I just have a... Yeah, yun yung...

**[00:53:11.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000913)  
My last question for you.

**[00:53:13.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000914)  
Okay.

**[00:53:16.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000915)  
What do you do dun sa mga empleyado natin na sa gobyerno na walang kapit, na walang koneksyon?

**[00:53:22.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000916)  
Marami po ako naririnig na ganito.

**[00:53:25.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000917)  
Tagal ko na po, senator, 15 years na po.

**[00:53:28.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000918)  
Hindi po ako ma-promote kasi wala po akong kapit, wala po akong connect.

**[00:53:33.400] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000919)  
Sabi ko, nag-accomplish mo na ba? May mga study ka na ba? Masteral?

**[00:53:37.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000920)  
Mayroon na po eh.

**[00:53:38.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000921)  
Ito na nga po, doctorate na po ako eh.

**[00:53:40.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000922)  
Pero hindi pa po ako na po-promote. Bakit?

**[00:53:43.720] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000923)  
Wala pong connection eh. Yung pinili po, yung junior sa akin, na wala namang qualification.

**[00:53:48.820] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000924)  
What do you do when you hear this?

**[00:53:51.260] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000925)  
May naririnig ba kayong ganito in your office as a chairman?

**[00:53:55.460] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000926)  
Marami po. Marami po.

**[00:53:57.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000927)  
What do you do?

**[00:54:01.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000928)  
Osa, can you please tell the other room to keep it down?

**[00:54:07.340] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000929)  
Kung sino man yung mga bisita nila dyan.

**[00:54:10.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000930)  
Go ahead, chairman.

**[00:54:12.660] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000931)  
Yung mga ganun po. Again, sir, parang hands-tied kami kasi discretion po ito ng agency head kasi appointing authority sila.

**[00:54:22.340] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000932)  
Pero pag dumating naman po sa amin, kung yung qualifications niya talaga ay kulang, kasi i-check po namin eh.

**[00:54:30.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000933)  
Pero ibig sabihin, nangyayari pa rin ba ito at this day and age na kompleto na po siya ng requirement?

**[00:54:38.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000934)  
Yan po ang problema sa gobyerno natin.

**[00:54:40.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000935)  
Hindi po na po promote because walang connect.

**[00:54:43.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000936)  
Graduate na po siya lahat na po ng requirement.

**[00:54:46.340] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000937)  
Na-accomplish niya na hanggang sa magre-retire na lang siya.

**[00:54:49.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000938)  
Hindi po siya ma-promote-promote kasi wala po siyang connect.

**[00:54:52.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000939)  
Or kung kasi, hindi sa ma-promote siya, nilalagyan dito, nilalagyan doon kung saan saan galing yung mga tao na para sa pwesto niya.

**[00:55:01.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000940)  
So what do you do about it?

**[00:55:04.080] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000941)  
Kaya po namin, well, it will not be a solution to the problem.

**[00:55:08.540] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000942)  
But we are going to certify na po yung mga...

**[00:55:10.620] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000943)  
HRMO, yung mga magpaproseso po ng mga ano.

**[00:55:14.080] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000944)  
And we are now, we are doing an overhaul of qualification standards.

**[00:55:20.060] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000945)  
Meron ho tayong tinatawag na para mag-shift na siya sa competency base.

**[00:55:24.880] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000946)  
Don't you ask your regional offices and then to check on government agencies to see who is due for promotion,

**[00:55:35.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000947)  
who needs to be promoted sa agencies na ito?

**[00:55:38.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000948)  
Or ask their HRMO?

**[00:55:40.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000949)  
HR offices na submit, sino ba ang for promotion?

**[00:55:47.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000950)  
I think this is the problem, Chairman.

**[00:55:51.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000951)  
Kaya nakita ko na may mga vacancies po tayo, di ba?

**[00:55:55.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000952)  
Na hindi po na-fill up kasi wala na po-promote dahil nga walang kapit or something.

**[00:56:02.120] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000953)  
Iba ang nailalagay.

**[00:56:04.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000954)  
Ito talaga ang problema sa gobyerno natin.

**[00:56:06.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000955)  
And most of us here.

**[00:56:09.320] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000956)  
Most of us here.

**[00:56:10.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000957)  
I'm sure na-experience one time or another.

**[00:56:13.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000958)  
Nag-gusto niyo ma-promote, kabatang-bata siya, lawyer siya, doktor siya, o ano man siya dyan,

**[00:56:19.420] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000959)  
sa City Health, o Municipal Health, sa Department of Justice, nagsisigasig.

**[00:56:25.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000960)  
Pero hindi po ma-promote kasi wala pong connect eh.

**[00:56:27.880] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000961)  
Mauna itong si Atty. Tagpulano rito, nakaibigan ni Secretary o ni Director, yun po yun eh.

**[00:56:34.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000962)  
Real talk lang po tayo.

**[00:56:36.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000963)  
How do we solve this issue now?

**[00:56:38.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000964)  
Kasi may naririnig pa rin po.

**[00:56:40.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000965)  
Hanggang ngayon na gano'n pa rin po ang problema.

**[00:56:43.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000966)  
I think that should be your mission, ma'am.

**[00:56:45.900] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000967)  
I think yung HRMISPS, sir, kasi naka-actual na na-upload mo yung mga records ng mga tao.

**[00:56:53.720] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000968)  
So this will solve that problem?

**[00:56:55.820] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000969)  
It will, I think.

**[00:56:56.700] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000970)  
Kasi makikita na po namin eh.

**[00:56:57.980] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000971)  
Ngayon hindi po kami makapasok sa ENSA para tignan yung actual records nila.

**[00:57:02.960] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000972)  
Totoo bang ito ang bakante sa inyo?

**[00:57:04.700] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000973)  
Pwede po nilang i-hide sa amin.

**[00:57:07.660] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000974)  
Dito, actual time, they have to submit it already.

**[00:57:10.620] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000975)  
So yung yun, makikita mo, ah, hindi nyo pinifill up ito, bakit?

**[00:57:14.960] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000976)  
Ah, ito pala, marami nang pwedeng i-promote.

**[00:57:17.260] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000977)  
Bakit hindi kayo nag-promote?

**[00:57:18.960] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000978)  
O matagal na pala, bakit hindi kayo nagpa-publish ng vacant positions?

**[00:57:23.020] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000979)  
Tapos yung kanilang HRMPSB, yung Promotions Board, Selection Board,

**[00:57:27.000] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000980)  
pati yung papeles nila, isasubmit dito sa system eh.

**[00:57:30.040] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000981)  
So makikita na ngayon ng system na, ah, itong ahensya na ito, kulang dito, kulang dito, kulang dito.

**[00:57:35.480] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000982)  
Then we can do the remedial measures with data, evidence,

**[00:57:40.620] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000983)  
based na po yung action po namin.

**[00:57:42.400] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000984)  
Sila mag-file ng complaint sa CSC.

**[00:57:44.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000985)  
Kanino po sila pwede mag-file na?

**[00:57:47.320] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000986)  
Atorney or Ma'am Marilyn Yap?

**[00:57:49.740] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000987)  
Ako po ay, ah, 25 years na po ako rito sa gobyerno.

**[00:57:54.240] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000988)  
Dalaga pa po ako, may apo na po ako, hindi ako ma-promote, promote.

**[00:57:58.060] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000989)  
Ah, ah, parang awa mo na.

**[00:58:00.880] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000990)  
Pwede mo bang tulog?

**[00:58:02.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000991)  
Kasi may mga dumadam po sa office ko.

**[00:58:04.120] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-000992)  
Opo, opo.

**[00:58:04.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000993)  
Na maging congressman ako, senador, nagpapapromote.

**[00:58:07.720] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000994)  
Sabi ko, ayaw ko na, tingnan ko nga.

**[00:58:09.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000995)  
Kompleto naman.

**[00:58:10.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000996)  
So qualification, hindi lang talaga.

**[00:58:12.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000997)  
Pag kinausap mo yung director, regional director,

**[00:58:14.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000998)  
o kung ano man yan dyan, manager,

**[00:58:16.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-000999)  
kung ano-ano sinasabi sa akin,

**[00:58:18.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001000)  
kaya hindi pa qualified, kaya time in grade, time in position.

**[00:58:22.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001001)  
Pero qualified naman, ho.

**[00:58:23.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001002)  
So, I really do not understand.

**[00:58:25.400] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001003)  
Pwede ba sila magreklamo sa inyo na,

**[00:58:27.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001004)  
ikang, ah, na hindi siya napopromote?

**[00:58:32.060] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001005)  
Walang, wala kasing specific na kaso sa hindi napopromote.

**[00:58:36.800] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001006)  
Unless, unless...

**[00:58:38.240] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001007)  
Wala po kayong, ah, ikang department.

**[00:58:39.860] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001008)  
Walang ganun, ho.

**[00:58:40.620] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001009)  
But, meron ho kaming public assistance sa program.

**[00:58:44.840] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001010)  
Bigay po nila sa amin yung complaint.

**[00:58:46.800] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001011)  
Maganda po ang record namin doon sa contact center ng bayan,

**[00:58:49.800] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001012)  
at saka help desk.

**[00:58:51.300] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001013)  
And I want it na hindi na lang taga-tanggap ng complaint,

**[00:58:55.580] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001014)  
at saka taga-refer ng complaint.

**[00:58:57.220] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001015)  
We have, she said it already, sir,

**[00:58:58.820] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001016)  
na yung desk na yon ay hindi na lang mag-refer at saka mag-tanggap.

**[00:59:04.660] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001017)  
Mag-provide ng legal services or additional services.

**[00:59:10.620] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001018)  
To, to help the person who is in a particular position.

**[00:59:14.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001019)  
O kahit hotline siguro.

**[00:59:16.280] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001020)  
We have, we have the Contact Center ng Bayan.

**[00:59:19.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001021)  
Okay.

**[00:59:19.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001022)  
Sana naman pag kinontak nila, hindi sila masibak the following week.

**[00:59:23.440] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001023)  
Ah, hindi po.

**[00:59:24.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001024)  
Lalo pang madib.

**[00:59:24.720] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001025)  
Hindi po, kasi may confidentiality.

**[00:59:26.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001026)  
Sumbong ka pa kay Attorney Yap, ha?

**[00:59:28.080] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001027)  
Ay, ay, opo.

**[00:59:28.900] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001028)  
Ako na pong bahala doon pag...

**[00:59:31.740] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001029)  
Kahapon nandito na siya sa NCR.

**[00:59:33.800] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001030)  
Natapon siya doon sa Tawi-Tawi.

**[00:59:34.860] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001031)  
Ah, hindi po pwede yun, hindi po pwede yun.

**[00:59:36.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001032)  
O, yun, o, yun.

**[00:59:37.600] CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap** (asr-001033)  
Habang nandun po ako sa Civil Service Commission.

**[00:59:39.400] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001034)  
Ay, salamat po.

**[00:59:40.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001035)  
Okay.

**[00:59:40.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001036)  
Thank you very much, attorney.

**[00:59:41.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001037)  
Maraming salamat po.

**[00:59:42.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001038)  
Maraming salamat.

**[00:59:43.560] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001039)  
Now, let's move on to Career Executive Service Board.

**[00:59:45.800] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001040)  
Ah, who's going to make a presentation?

**[00:59:47.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001041)  
Kayo po yun?

**[00:59:48.660] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001042)  
Yeah.

**[00:59:49.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001043)  
Ah, Ma'am Maria Ballesteros.

**[00:59:51.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001044)  
How long is your presentation, ma'am?

**[00:59:53.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001045)  
I only have few questions for you.

**[00:59:54.660] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001046)  
How long is your presentation?

**[00:59:57.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001047)  
Go ahead, po.

**[01:00:00.000] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001048)  
Thank you. Good afternoon, our distinguished budget sponsor, Honorable Senator Erwin Tulfo, to Chairperson of Civil Service Marilyn Barua Yap, Chairperson Urduja Alvarado.

**[01:00:14.980] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001049)  
Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I am pleased to present the proposed budget of the Career Executive Service Board for fiscal year 2027.

**[01:00:24.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001050)  
Our proposed budget will support the CES Board in delivering and fulfilling its unique mandate enshrined in Presidential Decree No. 1 to promulgate rules, standard procedures in the selection, classification, compensation, and career development of the members of the CES.

**[01:00:42.240] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001051)  
It is noteworthy that our mandate covers the four pillars of the human resource management in the third level.

**[01:00:51.300] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001052)  
Our budget is aligned with the Philippine Development Plan 2023 to 2028.

**[01:00:56.800] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001053)  
Under Chapter 14, Outcome 4, where competent, motivated, resilient public servants are supported, it specifically provides that the CES system will be strengthened through merit and fitness, where the potential and qualified third-level officials will undergo the four-stage CES eligibility examination process, the CES leadership management proficiency program, and other lifelong learning programs for appointment to CES

**[01:01:24.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001054)  
rank to build up a critical mass of CES officers and eligibles. It complements our mission to infuse the bureaucracy with well-selected and development-oriented leaders, [unclear] bring change, expertise and leadership for responsive public service. Under our PREXC, the CESB operations is focused on the core program of career executive screening and development to ensure and promote merit and fitness for entry to the CES and sustaining a continuing pool of CES

**[01:01:54.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001055)  
eligibles and CESOs. Our proposed budget for 2027 in summary, originally we proposed 219 million but we were only provided with 142.857 million under the National Expenditure Program. Our 2027 budget per NEP consists only of personnel services

**[01:02:24.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001056)  
and MOOE without capital outlay. This NEP, our budget in the NEP, represents an increase of 34% from our previous 2026 budget due to the 58% increase in MOOE and 8% increase in personnel services. The 58% increase in MOOE for 2027 is mainly because of the issuance of the Permanent Committee Resolution 2026-01 issued in July 2026.

**[01:02:58.300] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001057)  
The Permanent Committee composed of the Secretary of the Budget and Management, Department of Finance Secretary and COA Chairperson, requiring the closure of the CESB revolving fund beginning 2027. The Permanent Committee granted limited authority to the CES Board to utilize fees collected from our examination and training activities through a revolving fund

**[01:03:24.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001058)  
until the end of 2026 only. Thus, we are required to close the CESB revolving fund account. Hence, the CESB was advised to include all its funding requirements for the 2027 budget under the GAA or the General Appropriations Act. The proposed increase in the MOOE will cover 31 million, 31.6 million in the NEP to cover the MOOE for the core program operations which were previously charged

**[01:03:54.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001059)  
to the revolving fund. It consists of eligibility examination process, appointment and promotion in CES rank, CES capacity building, CES performance management, recognition and executive placement. Consequently, in view of the Permanent Committee resolution, we are also proposing the inclusion of the phrase examinations, assessment, performance validation and panel interviews in Section 13 of the general appropriations,

**[01:04:24.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001060)  
general provisions of the 2027 GAA, as these items are not in the current GAA provision stipulations, to enable us to utilize the budget in the NEP for the implementation of our core programs. On top of the NEP, we are requesting for reconsideration of the Senate Committee on Finance for the approval of additional budget request of 66.917, 66.9 million.

**[01:04:54.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001061)  
This includes prioritized budget items under the original proposal amounting to 18.9 million consisting of re-fleeting of six motor vehicles classified as unserviceable and for replacement under the DBM circular, 2022-1.

**[01:05:11.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001061-split-2)  
Executive Director Ballesteros, hindi po nila sinama ba yan yung request ninyo ng transportation na yan?

**[01:05:17.000] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001061-split-3)  
Hindi po.

**[01:05:17.350] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001061-split-4)  
Magkano po yan?

**[01:05:18.200] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001061-split-5)  
13 million, 13.251. We have been requesting this for four years already, sir.

**[01:05:25.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001062)  
Magkano po?

**[01:05:25.600] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001062-split-2)  
13 million, 251,000.

**[01:05:31.660] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001062-split-3)  
Okay, I'll help you out. Go ahead.

**[01:05:33.380] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001062-split-4)  
Okay. So also some equipment for the approved new plantilla positions in our Eligibility and Rank Appointment Division, and also for the regular repairs and maintenance of our building and some professional services for management and monitoring inspection of the construction of the new CESB

**[01:05:54.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001063)  
building at UP Diliman under the budget of the DPWH. And we also request, Honorable Senator, the additional funding requirement for the total rehabilitation, rehabilitation of the electrical system and related structural repairs in our old CESB building.

**[01:06:14.160] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001063-split-2)  
Kasama na po ba diyan sa 66.9?

**[01:06:17.500] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001063-split-3)  
Yes po. Yes po.

**[01:06:18.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001063-split-4)  
Okay.

**[01:06:19.000] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001063-split-5)  
Sa ngayon po kasi hindi namin ma-occupy ang aming old building and we are renting a temporary space.

**[01:06:24.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001064)  
Sa House of Representatives, pinaprubahan po nila ito?

**[01:06:27.350] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001064-split-2)  
Yes po.

**[01:06:28.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001064-split-3)  
Alright.

**[01:06:28.600] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001064-split-4)  
Thank you so much po.

**[01:06:30.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001064-split-5)  
Okay.

**[01:06:31.650] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001064-split-6)  
So we have already requested the technical assistance of the Quezon City Government Engineering Department for the comprehensive rehabilitation plan of our electrical system and the repair works. This was not included in our original budget proposal as the emergency blackout incident happened after the deadline of submission of our budget to the DBM.

**[01:06:54.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001065)  
So these are just some slides. So, Honorable Sponsor, Senator Tulfo, we are therefore respectfully requesting the Senate Finance Committee's approval of our total proposed budget of 209.774 million consisting of the NEP and the additional 66.917 million for mission-critical priority budget items for

**[01:07:24.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001066)  
reconsideration of the Honorable Finance Committee. This will finance the priority programs of the CESB for FY 2027 consisting of career executive screening and development, namely eligibility examination process, appointment, promotion to CES rank, CES capacity building, professional development, performance management, recognition, executive placement and external relations of our career

**[01:07:54.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001067)  
executives; the formulation, implementation, monitoring of policies, regulations, ruling, legal opinions on the concerns of our CES officials; and general administration, support to operations including information systems development. Next slide. So this program will finance the four-stage CES eligibility process. We will, with this budget, we will be

**[01:08:24.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001068)  
able to serve our nationwide clients. We have a total of applicants for eligibility of 5,742, where 3,702 has already passed the CES written exam. We have also processed the assessment of 2,278 AC applicants and they are now moving towards the panel validation and panel interview for conferment of CES eligibility. We hope also to be

**[01:08:54.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001069)  
proactive in reaching out to the 1,319 incumbents of CES positions to assist them in their CES eligibility process. To show the size of the CES community we are serving, as of June 2026 we have in our roster 3,569 total active CESOs and CES eligibles. CESB caters to their needs as they participate in our lifelong learning programs, performance evaluation system conducted semestrally and executive placement on demand.

**[01:09:24.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001070)  
The next, the subsequent slides will also show the details of our physical target per core program. I will not anymore go through it one by one.

**[01:09:33.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001070-split-2)  
You don't need to. I'm okay with that and I can see, I, I only have a couple of questions for you. With the closure of CESB revolving fund pursuant to Permanent Committee Resolution No. 2026-01 dated July 16, 2026, can CESB explain the

**[01:09:54.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001071)  
financial, operational rationale or rationale for this closure? Magkano po ang remaining balance ng fund?

**[01:10:00.640] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001071-split-2)  
The remaining balance of the fund is 66. So if we are going to use the, the...

**[01:10:06.440] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001071-split-3)  
So this is what you're saying, the 66 na kuwan baka pwedeng idagdag doon sa nire-request.

**[01:10:11.880] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001071-split-4)  
Pero we are, we are using already in the conduct of our activities some of these funds, but by the end of the year we are going to return this to the national treasury. That's why

**[01:10:23.560] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001072)  
you cannot use this, for ex-, for example, to use it to purchase your vehicles, right?

**[01:10:29.120] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001072-split-2)  
For next year we can no longer use that, sir. That's why we are...

**[01:10:32.960] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001072-split-3)  
Unless, unless this committee will put it in your budget, right?

**[01:10:36.720] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001072-split-4)  
Yes. Those activities will be now financed under the General Appropriations Act.

**[01:10:42.440] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001072-split-5)  
Right? May gastos ba na dati ay self-funded ngayon ay kailangan ng pondohan ng national budget, about the revolving fund?

**[01:10:50.880] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001072-split-6)  
Yun na nga po, sir, yung pinresent ko po na

**[01:10:54.100] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001073)  
additional 58% in our MOOE na dating nasa revolving fund ngayon po ay gagastusin namin mula sa GAA of 2027.

**[01:11:05.560] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001073-split-2)  
Alright. Right. Alright, there being no other questions, the fiscal year 2027 proposed budget of the Civil Service Commission

**[01:11:24.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001074)  
and the Career Executive Service Board. Before I forget, ma'am, may pumasok lang sa isip. Tambakan pa rin ba ng mga floating ang inyong kumpanya, ay inyong ahensya? Kasi kapag may mga bagong gobyerno, bagong administrasyon, itapon mo sa CSB yan. Ang dami ng mga marireretiro na lang. Sabi ko, "Ba't puro matatanda dito sa CSB?"

**[01:11:42.900] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001074-split-2)  
Hindi naman po, Senator.

**[01:11:44.950] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001074-split-3)  
Kasi mga nakaraang administrasyon ganon. May bumubulong pa doon sa DSWD ko, itapon mo sa CSB yan, bahala na ang CSB sa kanila.

**[01:11:54.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001075)  
Kawawa naman.

**[01:11:55.350] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001075-split-2)  
Hindi po. The board has promulgated an updated rule on the government executive resource program.

**[01:12:03.080] CESB Executive Director Maria Marcy Cosare-Ballesteros** (asr-001076)  
Sa ngayon po, since it was promulgated, wala naman na po masyadong napupunta sa aming pool ng [unclear].

**[01:12:10.560] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001077)  
Alright, thank you. Well, with that, the budget of CSC and CSB is deemed submitted for plenary consideration. Thank you po.

**[01:12:24.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001078)  
And yung mga taga-SESC and CSB, you may now leave the room po. And thank you very much po.

**[01:12:33.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001079)  
Salamat po. Salamat po.

**[01:12:38.320] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001080)  
Hearing suspended.

**[01:15:34.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001087)  
We now recognize Secretary Angara Matay for the presentation of DOT's proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. Secretary, please proceed.

**[01:15:47.420] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001087-split-2)  
Mr. Chair, Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito, our budget sponsor Senator Erwin Tulfo, honorable Committee members and good senators, magandang hapon po.

**[01:16:00.700] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001088)  
As remarked, September 28th as the World Tourism Day, Philippine tourism moves forward with renewed momentum.

**[01:16:10.700] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001089)  
The latest World Economic Forum Index ranks the Philippines 7th among the world's fastest improving tourism economies.

**[01:16:19.920] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001090)  
Our task is to sustain this progress and translate it into greater opportunities for our people.

**[01:16:26.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001091)  
With this, may we present to you the Department of Tourism.

**[01:16:30.000] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001092)  
The Department of Tourism's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.

**[01:16:37.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001093)  
Tourism is delivering measurable economic value, employment, and regional opportunity.

**[01:16:43.920] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001094)  
Sustained and strategic investment is necessary to protect and expand these gains.

**[01:16:49.000] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001095)  
Today, we will cover

**[01:16:51.700] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001096)  
First, Tourism Sector Performance

**[01:16:54.260] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001097)  
Second, DOT's Fiscal Year 2027 National Expenditure Programme

**[01:17:00.000] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001098)  
Third, Priority Funding Requirements

**[01:17:03.580] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001099)  
Under the Tourism Act of 2009, the DOT leads the planning, development, regulation, and promotion of Philippine tourism.

**[01:17:14.740] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001100)  
Together with our attached agencies, DOT covers the entire value chain for the tourism industry,

**[01:17:21.100] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001101)  
from destination and infrastructure development, heritage and parks management, dive safety and retirement tourism,

**[01:17:28.760] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001102)  
to domestic and

**[01:17:29.980] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001103)  
international market promotion.

**[01:17:31.980] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001104)  
Tourism performance is measured through four indicators.

**[01:17:35.980] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001105)  
Direct economic value, tourism expenditure, employment, and arrivals.

**[01:17:40.980] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001106)  
In 2025, tourism generated 2.27 trillion in tourism direct gross value added, equivalent to 8.1% of GDP.

**[01:17:51.980] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001107)  
Domestic tourism expenditure reached 3.26 trillion.

**[01:17:56.720] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001108)  
Inbound tourism expenditure reached 698 billion.

**[01:18:01.720] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001112)  
Total internal tourism expenditure reached 3.96 trillion.

**[01:18:06.720] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001113)  
Tourism also supported 7.70 million jobs in 2025, or 15.7% of total employment.

**[01:18:15.720] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001114)  
This exceeds the pre-pandemic level of 6.49 million jobs.

**[01:18:20.720] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001115)  
Today, about one in every six Filipino workers is employed in tourism-related activities.

**[01:18:27.640] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001116)  
International arrivals continue to recover. In the first semester of 2026, arrivals reached 3.41 million, up from 3.31 million in the same period of 2025. Within ASEAN, the Philippines improved from seventh to sixth place in tourism arrivals from 2024 to 2025, and we maintain the fifth place in tourism receipts,

**[01:18:53.980] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001142)  
generating

**[01:18:55.960] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001143)  
approximately 12.15

**[01:18:58.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001144)  
billion in 2025.

**[01:19:00.280] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001145)  
These results were achieved

**[01:19:01.740] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001146)  
despite a significant resource

**[01:19:03.560] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001147)  
gap. Among comparable

**[01:19:05.560] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001148)  
ASEAN countries with available data,

**[01:19:08.360] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001149)  
the Philippines had the lowest

**[01:19:09.760] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001150)  
tourism budget in 2025

**[01:19:11.860] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001151)  
at approximately

**[01:19:13.280] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001152)  
49.72 million.

**[01:19:15.820] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001153)  
The implication is clear.

**[01:19:17.940] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001154)  
Philippine tourism is producing

**[01:19:19.300] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001155)  
stronger returns despite limited

**[01:19:21.620] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001156)  
resources, with focus

**[01:19:23.520] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001157)  
investments, the sector can deliver

**[01:19:25.640] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001158)  
more jobs, more visitor spending,

**[01:19:28.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001159)  
and more opportunities for

**[01:19:29.580] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001160)  
local communities.

**[01:19:31.500] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001161)  
The department is translating

**[01:19:33.580] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001162)  
its resources to measurable

**[01:19:35.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001163)  
interventions. For workforce

**[01:19:37.400] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001164)  
development, DOT trained

**[01:19:39.120] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001165)  
38,867

**[01:19:42.860] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001166)  
tourism stakeholders

**[01:19:43.880] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001167)  
in the first semester of

**[01:19:45.300] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001168)  
2026. Training is now

**[01:19:47.640] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001169)  
focused on quality, industry

**[01:19:49.820] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001170)  
relevance, and employability.

**[01:19:52.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001171)  
For standards, the

**[01:19:53.500] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001172)  
number of accredited tourism enterprises

**[01:19:55.520] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001173)  
and frontliners increased

**[01:19:57.420] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001174)  
by 18%, from

**[01:19:59.340] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001175)  
14,084 in the first semester

**[01:20:01.680] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001176)  
of 2025 to

**[01:20:03.280] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001177)  
15,592

**[01:20:05.300] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001178)  
as of June 2026.

**[01:20:07.680] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001179)  
We are strengthening, monitoring,

**[01:20:09.720] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001180)  
renewal, compliance, and

**[01:20:11.560] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001181)  
service standards so that the

**[01:20:13.320] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001182)  
DOT accreditation remains

**[01:20:15.400] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001183)  
a credible mark of quality.

**[01:20:17.820] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001184)  
For connectivity,

**[01:20:19.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001185)  
20 new international flights

**[01:20:21.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001186)  
have been launched as of September

**[01:20:23.500] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001187)  
26. A further

**[01:20:25.300] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001188)  
13 routes are expected by year

**[01:20:27.400] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001189)  
end, with more than

**[01:20:28.740] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001190)  
472,000 projected seats.

**[01:20:31.340] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001191)  
We are also advancing

**[01:20:33.680] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001192)  
high-value tourism segments.

**[01:20:36.140] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001193)  
We ranked 6th globally

**[01:20:37.420] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001194)  
in documented dive sites,

**[01:20:39.640] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001195)  
7th in dive spots, and

**[01:20:41.540] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001196)  
4th in estimated dive tourism

**[01:20:43.380] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001197)  
income, valued at $1.3

**[01:20:45.520] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001198)  
billion. Cruise

**[01:20:47.400] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001199)  
tourism generated $3.2 billion

**[01:20:49.600] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001200)  
in total economic output

**[01:20:51.380] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001201)  
in 2024,

**[01:20:53.500] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001202)  
contributed $1.6 billion to

**[01:20:55.300] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001203)  
GDP, and supported around

**[01:20:57.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001204)  
283,000 direct and indirect

**[01:20:59.480] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001205)  
jobs. Cruise calls

**[01:21:01.220] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001206)  
reached 136 in 2025,

**[01:21:04.320] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001207)  
and 131

**[01:21:05.800] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001208)  
calls had already been recorded

**[01:21:07.460] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001209)  
as of September 1,

**[01:21:09.540] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001210)  
2026.

**[01:21:10.800] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001211)  
We are broadening market opportunities

**[01:21:13.240] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001212)  
through gastronomy, nature and beach

**[01:21:15.360] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001213)  
tourism, retirement, and

**[01:21:17.100] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001214)  
Muslim-friendly tourism.

**[01:21:19.100] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001215)  
The inaugural Michelin Guide Philippines

**[01:21:21.240] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001216)  
recognized 108

**[01:21:23.500] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001217)  
establishments. The expanded

**[01:21:25.160] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001218)  
Special Resident Retirees

**[01:21:27.720] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001219)  
Visa Program generated

**[01:21:29.120] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001220)  
$50.23 million

**[01:21:31.000] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001221)  
in new visa deposits.

**[01:21:33.740] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001222)  
The Philippines also improved

**[01:21:35.280] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001223)  
to 5th place among rising

**[01:21:37.260] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001224)  
Muslim-friendly non-OIC

**[01:21:39.260] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001225)  
destinations in the

**[01:21:40.780] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001226)  
2026 Global Muslim Travel

**[01:21:43.040] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001227)  
Index. As a

**[01:21:45.260] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001228)  
prelude to our last initiative, allow me

**[01:21:47.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001229)  
to present the short clip.

**[01:21:49.020] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001230)  
May papanood ba sila?

**[01:21:53.500] Presentation video** (asr-001231)  
Have you ever received a gift

**[01:21:57.540] Presentation video** (asr-001232)  
you thought was

**[01:21:59.080] Presentation video** (asr-001233)  
already amazing,

**[01:22:01.200] Presentation video** (asr-001234)  
only to discover there was

**[01:22:03.500] Presentation video** (asr-001235)  
even more waiting inside?

**[01:22:06.380] Presentation video** (asr-001236)  
That's the Philippines.

**[01:22:08.340] Presentation video** (asr-001237)  
Familiar in name,

**[01:22:09.840] Presentation video** (asr-001238)  
but endless in discovery.

**[01:22:13.140] Presentation video** (asr-001239)  
Beyond the familiar,

**[01:22:14.860] Presentation video** (asr-001240)  
unfolding

**[01:22:15.520] Presentation video** (asr-001241)  
layer by layer,

**[01:22:18.220] Presentation video** (asr-001242)  
are hidden codes,

**[01:22:20.100] Presentation video** (asr-001243)  
unforgettable flavors,

**[01:22:21.380] Presentation video** (asr-001244)  
and stories that reveal

**[01:22:23.320] Presentation video** (asr-001245)  
themselves, one discovery

**[01:22:25.980] Presentation video** (asr-001246)  
at a time.

**[01:22:27.500] Presentation video** (asr-001247)  
Tourism partners across the

**[01:22:29.260] Presentation video** (asr-001248)  
country have come together to make

**[01:22:31.300] Presentation video** (asr-001249)  
every journey easier,

**[01:22:33.800] Presentation video** (asr-001250)  
more affordable,

**[01:22:35.300] Presentation video** (asr-001251)  
and more rewarding than ever

**[01:22:37.200] Presentation video** (asr-001252)  
so that every visit

**[01:22:38.960] Presentation video** (asr-001253)  
reveals something new.

**[01:22:41.240] Presentation video** (asr-001254)  
And every new discovery feels

**[01:22:43.160] Presentation video** (asr-001255)  
a little like first love.

**[01:22:45.700] Presentation video** (asr-001256)  
Unexpected

**[01:22:46.580] Presentation video** (asr-001257)  
and impossible to forget.

**[01:22:52.020] Presentation video** (asr-001258)  
Introducing a

**[01:22:53.200] Presentation video** (asr-001259)  
new tourism platform.

**[01:22:55.200] Presentation video** (asr-001260)  
Your gateway to discover,

**[01:22:57.200] Presentation video** (asr-001261)  
plan,

**[01:22:59.200] Presentation video** (asr-001262)  
and book your journey.

**[01:23:03.200] Presentation video** (asr-001263)  
And together,

**[01:23:05.200] Presentation video** (asr-001264)  
who knows?

**[01:23:07.200] Presentation video** (asr-001265)  
We all might just find

**[01:23:09.200] Presentation video** (asr-001266)  
the one.

**[01:23:11.200] Presentation video** (asr-001267)  
Discover more to love.

**[01:23:13.200] Presentation video** (asr-001268)  
Where every journey brings you closer

**[01:23:15.200] Presentation video** (asr-001269)  
to the one.

**[01:23:21.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001270)  
Under the Love Philippines brand, the

**[01:23:23.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001271)  
Discover More to Love campaign

**[01:23:25.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001272)  
is designed to convert promotion into actual bookings and spending.

**[01:23:31.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001273)  
In its first 100 days, the campaign generated more than 203,000 airline seats sold,

**[01:23:37.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001274)  
over 800 room nights, and 1.79 million in documented hotel sales.

**[01:23:44.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001275)  
On budget execution, DOT recorded an 86% utilization rate for fiscal year 2025.

**[01:23:51.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001276)  
The disbursement rate,

**[01:23:53.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001277)  
reached 88% as of

**[01:23:55.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001278)  
September 21, 2026.

**[01:23:57.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001279)  
For fiscal year,

**[01:23:59.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001280)  
utilization was

**[01:24:01.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001281)  
55%, 2026 was 55%

**[01:24:03.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001282)  
and disbursement

**[01:24:05.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001283)  
was 61%.

**[01:24:07.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001284)  
With the caveat that as of September 24,

**[01:24:09.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001285)  
we will utilize

**[01:24:11.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001286)  
most of what we have in custody

**[01:24:13.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001287)  
because major programs are scheduled

**[01:24:15.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001288)  
for implementation

**[01:24:17.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001289)  
during the last quarter of the year.

**[01:24:19.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001290)  
For the

**[01:24:21.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001291)  
fiscal year 2027 net,

**[01:24:23.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001292)  
may I request our Undersecretary for Finance

**[01:24:25.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001293)  
and Administration to take the floor.

**[01:24:27.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001294)  
Mr. Chair, may I be recognized?

**[01:24:29.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001295)  
Go ahead.

**[01:24:31.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001296)  
So, for fiscal year 2027,

**[01:24:33.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001297)  
the National Expenditure Program

**[01:24:35.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001298)  
for DOT and its attached

**[01:24:37.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001299)  
national government agencies

**[01:24:39.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001300)  
as well as its corporations

**[01:24:41.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001301)  
is approximately 4.03 billion.

**[01:24:43.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001302)  
This is 4.64%

**[01:24:45.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001303)  
lower than the

**[01:24:47.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001304)  
fiscal year 2026 GAA.

**[01:24:49.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001305)  
DOT OSEC

**[01:24:51.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001306)  
is proposed as approximately

**[01:24:53.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001307)  
3.53 billion

**[01:24:55.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001308)  
or

**[01:24:57.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001309)  
163.63 million

**[01:24:59.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001310)  
lower than the fiscal year

**[01:25:01.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001311)  
2026 level.

**[01:25:03.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001312)  
Approximately 245

**[01:25:05.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001313)  
billion pesos will support

**[01:25:07.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001314)  
the DOT OSEC operations.

**[01:25:09.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001315)  
The reduction affects the

**[01:25:11.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001316)  
tourism policy formulation and planning

**[01:25:13.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001317)  
program including key mandated

**[01:25:15.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001318)  
plans such as the

**[01:25:17.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001319)  
National Tourism Development Plan

**[01:25:19.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001320)  
2028 to 2032,

**[01:25:21.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001321)  
the Information Systems

**[01:25:23.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001322)  
Strategic Plan,

**[01:25:25.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001323)  
and the National Economic Strategic

**[01:25:27.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001324)  
Action Plan and the Midterm

**[01:25:29.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001325)  
Review of the Farm Tourism Strategic

**[01:25:31.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001326)  
Action Plan. We wish to

**[01:25:33.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001327)  
reiterate that the NEP already

**[01:25:35.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001328)  
provides our key fiscal year

**[01:25:37.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001329)  
investment priorities which

**[01:25:39.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001330)  
are 1 billion for branding campaign

**[01:25:41.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001331)  
and 230.2

**[01:25:43.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001332)  
million

**[01:25:45.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001333)  
for tourism industry training.

**[01:25:47.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001334)  
These two priorities

**[01:25:49.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001335)  
address the core requirements

**[01:25:51.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001336)  
of tourism development,

**[01:25:53.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001337)  
generating market demand,

**[01:25:55.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001338)  
and ensuring that tourism workers

**[01:25:57.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001339)  
and enterprises can deliver services

**[01:25:59.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001340)  
that meet global standards.

**[01:26:01.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001341)  
Mr. Chair,

**[01:26:03.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001342)  
our priority

**[01:26:05.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001343)  
request, however,

**[01:26:07.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001344)  
the Department respectfully

**[01:26:09.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001345)  
requests an additional

**[01:26:11.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001346)  
253.25 million

**[01:26:13.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001347)  
for three priority projects

**[01:26:15.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001348)  
not included in the fiscal year

**[01:26:17.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001349)  
2027 NEP.

**[01:26:19.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001350)  
First, the 40.77

**[01:26:21.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001351)  
million pesos for business development

**[01:26:23.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001352)  
initiatives under the DOT

**[01:26:25.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001353)  
OSEC. This will strengthen

**[01:26:27.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001354)  
investment intelligence,

**[01:26:29.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001355)  
investment readiness, investor

**[01:26:31.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001356)  
engagement, and the operating

**[01:26:33.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001357)  
requirements of our foreign

**[01:26:35.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001358)  
offices. Second,

**[01:26:37.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001359)  
130 million for the

**[01:26:39.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001360)  
redevelopment of the

**[01:26:41.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001361)  
Japanese Garden under the National

**[01:26:43.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001362)  
Parks Development Committee.

**[01:26:45.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001363)  
Third is 82.49

**[01:26:47.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001364)  
million pesos for the

**[01:26:49.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001365)  
Philippine Dive Safety Industry

**[01:26:51.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001366)  
Development and Sustainability

**[01:26:53.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001367)  
Program under the PCSSD

**[01:26:55.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001368)  
or the Philippine Commission

**[01:26:57.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001369)  
on Sports Scuba

**[01:26:59.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001370)  
Diving. These are targeted

**[01:27:01.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001371)  
projects with defined

**[01:27:03.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001372)  
requirements, implementable

**[01:27:05.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001373)  
interventions, and direct benefits

**[01:27:07.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001374)  
for investment, destination,

**[01:27:09.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001375)  
development,

**[01:27:11.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001376)  
safety, and tourism competitiveness.

**[01:27:15.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001377)  
While we have identified the top

**[01:27:17.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001378)  
three priority projects,

**[01:27:19.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001379)  
for additional funding, the mandate

**[01:27:21.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001380)  
of tourism sector extends well

**[01:27:23.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001381)  
beyond these priorities.

**[01:27:25.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001382)  
The 1.732

**[01:27:27.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001383)  
billion pesos represents

**[01:27:29.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001384)  
the broader requirements of DOT and

**[01:27:31.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001385)  
its attached agencies and corporations

**[01:27:33.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001386)  
to support tourism development,

**[01:27:35.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001387)  
infrastructure, operations,

**[01:27:37.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001388)  
and other critical programs

**[01:27:39.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001389)  
nationwide.

**[01:27:47.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001390)  
Before you continue, Secretary,

**[01:27:49.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001391)  
Matay,

**[01:27:51.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001392)  
ComSec,

**[01:27:53.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001393)  
do we have a representative from

**[01:27:55.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001394)  
DBM? I've been looking

**[01:27:57.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001395)  
around because I will have

**[01:27:59.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001396)  
questions for DBM.

**[01:28:01.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001397)  
Unfortunately, I don't see any

**[01:28:03.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001398)  
DBM.

**[01:28:05.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001399)  
Ang sabi, yata po nila tama.

**[01:28:07.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001400)  
Now, they will just attend

**[01:28:09.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001401)  
online.

**[01:28:11.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001402)  
What did they

**[01:28:13.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001403)  
say? What did they tell you, ComSec?

**[01:28:14.380] Committee Secretary** (asr-001404)  
Mr. Chair,

**[01:28:17.200] Committee Secretary** (asr-001405)  
verification,

**[01:28:19.200] Committee Secretary** (asr-001406)  
a certain

**[01:28:21.200] Committee Secretary** (asr-001407)  
Ms. Jezabel Angara

**[01:28:23.200] Committee Secretary** (asr-001408)  
registered yesterday sa

**[01:28:25.200] Committee Secretary** (asr-001409)  
BMS link po ng Senate

**[01:28:27.200] Committee Secretary** (asr-001410)  
and we approved it din po

**[01:28:29.200] Committee Secretary** (asr-001411)  
same day,

**[01:28:31.200] Committee Secretary** (asr-001412)  
but as of 3.15 today,

**[01:28:33.200] Committee Secretary** (asr-001413)  
nag-cancel po siya. So, wala pong

**[01:28:35.200] Committee Secretary** (asr-001414)  
representative from DBM.

**[01:28:36.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001415)  
I want you to call them

**[01:28:39.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001416)  
probably after this briefing.

**[01:28:41.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001417)  
I want you

**[01:28:43.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001418)  
to call the Secretary to report to

**[01:28:45.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001419)  
my office. Is that possible?

**[01:28:46.840] Committee Secretary** (asr-001420)  
I will do, sir.

**[01:28:48.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001420-split-2)  
I would like to speak

**[01:28:49.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001421)  
to him. Ayoko naman

**[01:28:51.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001422)  
na nagpatawag tayo

**[01:28:53.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001423)  
dahil may mga questions ako dito

**[01:28:55.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001424)  
para sa kanila.

**[01:28:57.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001425)  
Ayaw nila sumagot. Anong problema?

**[01:28:59.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001426)  
Is it

**[01:29:01.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001427)  
binabastos nila itong

**[01:29:03.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001428)  
subcommittee na ito?

**[01:29:05.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001429)  
I want to find out.

**[01:29:07.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001430)  
And I want you

**[01:29:09.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001431)  
to do that tonight, to call the Secretary

**[01:29:11.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001432)  
himself. If you cannot

**[01:29:13.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001433)  
reach the Secretary, you call the

**[01:29:15.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001434)  
Department of Finance Secretary

**[01:29:17.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001435)  
to send someone to my office

**[01:29:19.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001436)  
tomorrow.

**[01:29:21.200] Committee Secretary** (asr-001437)  
We will do, sir.

**[01:29:23.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001438)  
Hindi naman po pwede itong

**[01:29:25.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001439)  
pupunta pagkatapos

**[01:29:27.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001440)  
kakanselin. Ano yan? Kabastusan?

**[01:29:29.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001441)  
Aba.

**[01:29:31.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001442)  
Huwag na nilang

**[01:29:33.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001443)  
antayin, ComSec. Huwag na nilang antayin.

**[01:29:35.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001444)  
Huwag na nilang antayin.

**[01:29:37.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001445)  
Mapahiya sila.

**[01:29:39.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001446)  
Anyway, please proceed. I'm sorry about that,

**[01:29:41.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001447)  
Secretary Matay. Please proceed.

**[01:29:43.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001448)  
Thank you, sir.

**[01:29:45.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001449)  
In closing, Mr. Chair,

**[01:29:47.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001450)  
Budget Sponsor, and Honorable Senator

**[01:29:49.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001451)  
Tourism is a high impact

**[01:29:51.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001452)  
sector. Thus, the

**[01:29:53.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001453)  
Department respectfully

**[01:29:55.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001454)  
seeks the Committee's support

**[01:29:57.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001455)  
for the Fiscal Year 2027

**[01:29:59.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001456)  
tourism budget

**[01:30:00.880] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001457)  
and for additional funding for our projects.

**[01:30:03.980] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001458)  
With accountable investments, we can sustain tourism's momentum

**[01:30:07.960] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001459)  
and deliver more jobs, more investments, and more opportunities for Filipinos.

**[01:30:14.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001460)  
Maraming salamat po.

**[01:30:16.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001461)  
Thank you, Secretary Matay.

**[01:30:23.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001462)  
Okay.

**[01:30:24.420] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001463)  
Okay. ComSec, who's, what agency or attached agency that will make a presentation?

**[01:30:31.380] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001464)  
Pero before that, I have one quick question, Secretary.

**[01:30:35.440] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001465)  
Your proposal, 12.12749, ang naaprubahan lang sa NEP is 4.29 billion?

**[01:30:45.880] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001466)  
Yes po.

**[01:30:46.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001467)  
Dito sa 12 billion na ito, kasama na yung pinakita ninyo, yung mga requests ninyo

**[01:30:52.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001468)  
about doon sa OSEC.

**[01:30:54.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001469)  
These are all OSEC?

**[01:30:56.460] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001470)  
Yes.

**[01:30:57.120] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001471)  
Yung 11.592.000 OSEC po ito?

**[01:31:02.720] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001472)  
Mr. Chair, may I answer the question po?

**[01:31:06.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001473)  
Please.

**[01:31:06.460] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001474)  
For the 4.029 billion, that is actually in our NEP,

**[01:31:12.240] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001475)  
the amount of 82 million or the breakdown which is indicated in our presentation,

**[01:31:21.500] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001476)  
they are not yet indicated.

**[01:31:24.020] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001477)  
These are additional priority projects, your Honor.

**[01:31:28.420] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001478)  
Great. Thank you. ComSec, who's next to present?

**[01:31:39.640] Committee Secretary** (asr-001479)  
Hindi na muna kayo magtatanong first, Osec?

**[01:31:43.340] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001480)  
No. Who's next to present?

**[01:31:47.460] Committee Secretary** (asr-001481)  
First attached agency to present is the Tourism Promotions Board.

**[01:31:51.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001482)  
Okay.

**[01:31:52.260] Committee Secretary** (asr-001483)  
To be followed by the...

**[01:31:54.020] Committee Secretary** (asr-001484)  
Duty Free Philippines Corporation.

**[01:31:57.360] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001485)  
Para mabilis tayo, ganito na lamang, for every presentation I'll be asking questions. Since yung OSEC po, quickly lamang po, Secretary, 3.3 billion po ang unused appropriations ng DOT-OSEC. September na po tayo, magtatapos na po ang taon. Bakit ang baba po ng utilization rate ng DOTC? I believe, ma'am, this is one of the reason kaya yung request ninyo na 12 billion ay hindi binigay, kundi ang binigay lang ay 4 billion kasi yung inyong utilization ay mababa.

**[01:32:32.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001486)  
So, gets nyo po?

**[01:32:34.340] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001487)  
Siyempre, parang tatay po ako, bibigyan ko po ikaw, anak ko, hihingi ka pa, kailangan ko ng 1,000 for this week.

**[01:32:42.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001488)  
Tapos tatanungin kita middle of the week, Wednesday, magkano pa ang pera mo dyan?

**[01:32:46.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001489)  
Nako pa, meron pa akong 800 dito.

**[01:32:49.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001490)  
Hihingi ka na naman sa Monday.

**[01:32:50.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001491)  
Siyempre, isipin ko marami ka pang budget.

**[01:32:53.380] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001492)  
But what happened?

**[01:32:54.700] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001493)  
Mr. Senator, pwede po bang bigyan namin ng explanation?

**[01:32:58.420] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001494)  
Go ahead, go ahead.

**[01:32:59.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001495)  
Yes, Yusek, I understand, I understand.

**[01:33:01.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001496)  
You're new here.

**[01:33:02.240] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001497)  
Yeah, Yusek Guillermo, go ahead.

**[01:33:04.580] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001498)  
Thank you, Your Honor.

**[01:33:06.380] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001499)  
As of September 28, Your Honor, we already have, yes, 56%, po.

**[01:33:11.700] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001500)  
Not the previously reported na 35%, which was in June 2026.

**[01:33:18.460] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001501)  
The utilization was purely affected by earlier, po, na since we are,

**[01:33:24.020] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001502)  
we have a new administration, there's a re-calibration, po, of our priorities.

**[01:33:29.480] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001503)  
But we are expecting to accelerate na po significantly beginning October,

**[01:33:35.480] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001504)  
particularly with the obligation of major programs, po, under the tourism branding campaign,

**[01:33:41.120] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001505)  
industry training programs that was presented early on,

**[01:33:44.900] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001506)  
as well as the market and product development initiatives.

**[01:33:48.040] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001507)  
So we therefore expect po yung substantial improvement po in our utilization rate

**[01:33:52.780] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001508)  
towards the end of the year.

**[01:33:53.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001509)  
All right, okay.

**[01:34:00.380] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001510)  
Ngayon po, since, matagal na po kayo, Yusek Guillermo, I mean,

**[01:34:06.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001511)  
or you just arrived also together with Secretary Matay.

**[01:34:11.300] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001512)  
Yes.

**[01:34:13.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001513)  
Okay.

**[01:34:13.480] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001514)  
Kasi ang tatanong ko po, I don't know who can answer this dito po sa DOT natin.

**[01:34:17.880] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001515)  
2025 fiscal year, DOT reported unpaid obligations amounting

**[01:34:22.880] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001516)  
to approximately 1.2 billion.

**[01:34:25.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001520)  
May we know the current status of these unpaid obligations and what accounts for the delay

**[01:34:30.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001521)  
in the settlement?

**[01:34:31.380] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001522)  
Or nasettle na po ba ito?

**[01:34:32.960] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001523)  
Would you know the answer, Yusek Maria?

**[01:34:35.160] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001524)  
Yes, Your Honor, if I may.

**[01:34:38.200] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001525)  
So as of December 31, 2025, yes, you did mention po na there's 1.2 billion in unpaid obligations.

**[01:34:46.660] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001526)  
We are pleased actually to report that this has already been substantially reduced

**[01:34:51.280] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001527)  
under the term of Secretary.

**[01:34:55.040] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001528)  
Dita here, with only 315.9 million na pong remaining outstanding. And the remaining balance primarily pertains now to contracts with milestones po. Ibig sabihin sila po yung may deliverables muna bago po tayo magbayad.

**[01:35:10.000] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001529)  
And once these requirements are completed and validated, the department will immediately process the corresponding payment.

**[01:35:15.880] DOT Undersecretary Ma. Dionesa A. Rivera-Guillermo** (asr-001536)  
So we are targeting po, by end of this year, 100 percent po kami.

**[01:35:20.060] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001537)  
Very good po.

**[01:35:20.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001538)  
Very good.

**[01:35:22.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001539)  
Nice to hear that.

**[01:35:23.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001540)  
Magkano naman po ang inilalaan para sa 2027 budget sa Tourism Road Infrastructure Program?

**[01:35:34.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001541)  
Totoo po bang narinig ko na zero daw po ang funding ng trip?

**[01:35:38.960] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001542)  
Kakausap ko lamang po sa dalawang mayor po sa Busuanga, mayor ng Busuanga, mayor ng Coron.

**[01:35:44.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001543)  
When I went to visit that place around July, naghihingi po sila ng funding para from the airport,

**[01:35:56.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001544)  
diretso po doon sa beaches nila, sa Busuanga and Coron, isang island lang po yun.

**[01:36:01.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001545)  
Chinay ko nga po, bitak-bitak na po yung kalsada.

**[01:36:06.220] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001546)  
Saan po tayo kukuha ng pondo? Paano natin may repair? Is it DPWH na po ngayon yung trip?

**[01:36:13.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001547)  
Dati po, malaki po ang pondo.

**[01:36:14.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001548)  
Ano nangyari dito?

**[01:36:16.800] DOT Undersecretary Maria Victoria V. Jasmin** (asr-001549)  
May I be recognized?

**[01:36:18.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001550)  
Please, Usec Jasmin.

**[01:36:20.280] DOT Undersecretary Maria Victoria V. Jasmin** (asr-001551)  
Yes, the DOT has proposed a 6.02 billion budget for our Tourism Road Infrastructure Program,

**[01:36:30.860] DOT Undersecretary Maria Victoria V. Jasmin** (asr-001552)  
which covers about 28 projects.

**[01:36:34.760] DOT Undersecretary Maria Victoria V. Jasmin** (asr-001553)  
However, you're right, there is no funding for the trip projects under the fiscal year of 2027.

**[01:36:44.080] DOT Undersecretary Maria Victoria V. Jasmin** (asr-001554)  
So,

**[01:36:44.700] DOT Undersecretary Maria Victoria V. Jasmin** (asr-001555)  
it has.

**[01:36:46.140] DOT Undersecretary Maria Victoria V. Jasmin** (asr-001556)  
Apparently, DPWH has several priorities and DOT is not one of the priorities.

**[01:36:55.420] DOT Undersecretary Maria Victoria V. Jasmin** (asr-001557)  
But moving forward,

**[01:36:56.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001558)  
how do we expect our tourism will go up?

**[01:37:00.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001559)  
Kung pangit po yung kalsada, biyak-biyak.

**[01:37:03.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001560)  
I mean, I've seen a lot. I've been going around.

**[01:37:06.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001561)  
I came from Palawan. I grew up in Palawan.

**[01:37:10.800] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001562)  
Mindoro, Marinduque, Rumblon.

**[01:37:13.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001563)  
I represent that.

**[01:37:13.960] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001564)  
May Maropa region.

**[01:37:15.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001565)  
Even Marinduque po, they have wonderful beaches.

**[01:37:18.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001566)  
Unfortunately, hindi nga po marating.

**[01:37:21.220] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001567)  
Dahil, Pierre, wala rin po.

**[01:37:23.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001568)  
Airport, wala rin.

**[01:37:24.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001569)  
May airport.

**[01:37:25.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001570)  
Pero tinutubuan na ng damo.

**[01:37:27.120] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001571)  
Ginagawang pastula nila ng kambing.

**[01:37:29.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001572)  
How do you expect this?

**[01:37:31.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001573)  
Our number will go up dito sa tourism arrivals kung hindi natin maayos itong mga problema na ito.

**[01:37:39.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001574)  
Pero may request po kayo, Secretary, dito,

**[01:37:41.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001575)  
na maglagay po ng tourism.

**[01:37:43.960] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001576)  
Road infrastructure program this year.

**[01:37:46.640] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001577)  
Kung hindi po masyadong tight ang fiscal space,

**[01:37:49.500] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001578)  
it will benefit us, as you put it quite eloquently, sir.

**[01:37:52.340] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001579)  
Ito ang DPWH.

**[01:37:53.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001580)  
Hindi po pa dati this was under DOT?

**[01:37:57.340] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001581)  
Sir po, may convergence po ang DPWH at DOT.

**[01:38:01.320] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001582)  
Tapos, sometime along this year, sinabi nila,

**[01:38:04.640] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001583)  
ipat na sa amin lahat.

**[01:38:06.240] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001584)  
Tapos, nung humingi kami, hindi naman po binigyan.

**[01:38:08.440] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001585)  
Pero kung mayroon pa rin pong space,

**[01:38:12.100] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001586)  
kung maaari po may bigay na po sa amin,

**[01:38:13.960] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001587)  
at kami naman mag-i-implement.

**[01:38:15.640] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001588)  
Oo nga, kasi baka mapunta lang sa flood control ito.

**[01:38:18.560] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001589)  
Ang malaking problema.

**[01:38:20.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001590)  
Maraming yayaman dito.

**[01:38:21.820] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001591)  
Siguro, palagay ko, kaya inalis sa inyo.

**[01:38:24.880] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001592)  
Dahil, mapupunta lang sa daan, napapunta sa kalsabulsa nila.

**[01:38:30.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001593)  
Anyway, so wala pong pondo ang 2027 trip natin.

**[01:38:35.480] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001594)  
Yes po.

**[01:38:36.260] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001595)  
So, you're requesting for funding for this?

**[01:38:38.820] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001596)  
Yes po, kung maaari po.

**[01:38:40.220] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001597)  
Different po ito sa Tieza?

**[01:38:42.640] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001598)  
Different po.

**[01:38:43.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001599)  
Different.

**[01:38:44.400] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001600)  
Mamaya po I'll ask TIEZA.

**[01:38:45.740] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001601)  
Anyway, so, mga to the tune of magkano kaya on top of your head po is,

**[01:38:53.240] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001602)  
ilan po ang kakailanganin?

**[01:38:54.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001603)  
Kasi marami.

**[01:38:55.560] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001604)  
Doon pa lang sa amin, sa probinsya ko po,

**[01:38:57.640] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001605)  
nagre-request na po ng kalsada yung isang island po na yun,

**[01:39:01.560] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001606)  
parang circumferential road.

**[01:39:03.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001607)  
Kasi lahat naman po yung Busuanga and Coron,

**[01:39:06.640] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001608)  
napapalibutan po ng beaches.

**[01:39:08.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001609)  
So, ito po yung nire-request nila.

**[01:39:10.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001610)  
Hindi ko alam kung saan hukukuha.

**[01:39:12.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001611)  
Doon pala sa inyo.

**[01:39:13.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001612)  
Sa trip.

**[01:39:14.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001613)  
So, approximately, mga magkano po ito?

**[01:39:17.320] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001614)  
Sir, kung po pwede po, 6 billion po for the trip program.

**[01:39:23.460] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001615)  
Kasi, sir, sir, ano po, 28 projects po kasi ito.

**[01:39:27.600] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001616)  
And ito po, navet na ng maigi.

**[01:39:30.100] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001617)  
At saka, ano na, it passed all the criteria po na ito talaga.

**[01:39:34.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001618)  
Mas malaki ba sa budget nyo?

**[01:39:35.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001619)  
Diyos ko po naman.

**[01:39:36.580] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001620)  
Kaya nga, sir.

**[01:39:38.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001621)  
Alright, 6 billion.

**[01:39:39.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001622)  
For how many projects is this?

**[01:39:41.060] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001623)  
28 po.

**[01:39:41.960] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001624)  
28.

**[01:39:43.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001625)  
And then, kung ano na ito, overdue na.

**[01:39:46.660] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001626)  
Tama?

**[01:39:46.880] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001627)  
Yes, sir.

**[01:39:47.420] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001628)  
Yes, sir.

**[01:39:48.240] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001629)  
Pero, tell me, is this one of the reason why yung accessibility ng mga tao,

**[01:39:53.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001630)  
hindi lang yung mga foreigners, pati tayo, mga Pilipino,

**[01:39:55.480] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001631)  
because tatamarin na pagpunta doon because sira ang kalsada,

**[01:39:59.560] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001632)  
masukal, doon maganda yung lugar,

**[01:40:01.740] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001633)  
kailangan mo munang magsakripisyo bago ka makarating sa isang tourist destination?

**[01:40:06.740] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001634)  
Tama po yun.

**[01:40:08.060] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001635)  
That's a serious accessibility issue.

**[01:40:11.340] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001636)  
Na sana po, eh, ano,

**[01:40:13.600] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001637)  
malunasan natin, mabigyan ng solusyon po.

**[01:40:16.440] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001638)  
So, hopefully, itong sinasabi nyo kanina, magagandang tanawin and beaches,

**[01:40:22.060] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001639)  
with this investment in place po, it will be easier access for those who want to visit.

**[01:40:29.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001640)  
Well, that 6 billion, can you give this committee a wish list?

**[01:40:32.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001641)  
Ano po yung priority?

**[01:40:33.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001642)  
Maaring hindi po lahat.

**[01:40:35.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001643)  
Pero I might want to check po, I might want to see ano po itong priority ninyo, Secretary Dita.

**[01:40:42.120] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001644)  
Hindi naman po may bibigay lahat.

**[01:40:43.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001645)  
Pero at least, baka pwede naman kahit papano, eh, mapuondohan po yung ilan.

**[01:40:49.980] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001646)  
Honorable Senator po, may iba-ibang regions na submission po.

**[01:40:53.600] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001647)  
Pwede ko namang bang i-submit na lang po sa inyo?

**[01:40:56.360] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001648)  
Please.

**[01:40:56.860] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001649)  
Tapos we can discuss it later po.

**[01:40:58.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001650)  
Please, please.

**[01:40:59.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001651)  
Kasi sabi nga ng Pangulo, ah, mahalaga po ang turismo.

**[01:41:05.320] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001652)  
Pero paano po tayo dadalawin kung pangit nyo yung papunta roon?

**[01:41:09.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001653)  
I mean, lubak-lubak, okay?

**[01:41:11.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001654)  
Madamo.

**[01:41:12.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001655)  
Baka matuklawin pa siya ng ahas.

**[01:41:14.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001656)  
That is the problem, okay?

**[01:41:16.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001657)  
Anyway, mas pang dami po ang Pinoy, Secretary, na gumagala pa abroad kaysa dito sa atin.

**[01:41:24.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001658)  
Ah, ah, mas maraming.

**[01:41:27.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001659)  
Punta tayo, sabihin ni Mister.

**[01:41:29.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001660)  
Punta tayo, sweetheart, sa Kwan.

**[01:41:32.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001661)  
Ganito, punta tayo doon sa Siargao.

**[01:41:34.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001662)  
Tsaka sabihin ni Mrs.

**[01:41:36.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001663)  
Doon na lang tayo sa Hong Kong kaya, sweetheart, honey, kasi mas mura ang ticket papuntang Hong Kong.

**[01:41:42.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001664)  
At may mga discount yung hotel ngayon.

**[01:41:44.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001665)  
Sa Siargao, nako.

**[01:41:46.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001666)  
Baka awayin pa tayo ng mga Israeli doon.

**[01:41:48.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001667)  
Mamaya, tanong ko po yan sa iyo, si Yusek Azurin.

**[01:41:50.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001668)  
Baka awayin tayo nga, mabugbog pa tayo ng mga Israeli doon.

**[01:41:54.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001669)  
Anong sagot nyo dyan, Secretary?

**[01:41:56.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001670)  
Bakit gano'n?

**[01:41:58.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001671)  
Mas mahal pa.

**[01:42:00.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001672)  
I mean, local na lang yun, ah.

**[01:42:02.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001673)  
Mas mahal pa tayo going to Hong Kong. Vietnam.

**[01:42:04.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001674)  
Doon na lang sa Vietnam pumunta.

**[01:42:06.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001675)  
Ano po ang sagot nyo doon?

**[01:42:07.300] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001676)  
Opo, opo. May I seek the

**[01:42:10.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-001677)  
recognition of Usec?

**[01:42:12.640] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001678)  
Go ahead, Usec Buongsuceso.

**[01:42:14.720] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001679)  
Thank you, Madam Secretary, and good afternoon, Mr. Chair.

**[01:42:20.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001682)  
With regard po sa outbound

**[01:42:22.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001683)  
travel po ng Pilipino.

**[01:42:24.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001684)  
Last year,

**[01:42:26.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001685)  
nasa 7.6 million po

**[01:42:28.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001686)  
ang nagbiyahe abroad.

**[01:42:30.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001687)  
Pero ito ay mas maliit naman po

**[01:42:32.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001688)  
doon sa domestic trips na kanilang

**[01:42:34.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001689)  
ginagawa. So in terms of domestic trips

**[01:42:36.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001690)  
naman, based on our

**[01:42:38.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001691)  
household survey on

**[01:42:40.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001692)  
domestic visitors, nasa

**[01:42:42.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001693)  
140 million po

**[01:42:44.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001694)  
ang nagbiyahe within the

**[01:42:46.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001695)  
Philippines. So when it comes

**[01:42:48.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001696)  
naman po sa expenditure,

**[01:42:50.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001697)  
if you take a look at the

**[01:42:52.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001698)  
expenditure ng mga Pilipino

**[01:42:54.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001699)  
going abroad, this is about

**[01:42:56.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001700)  
357 million

**[01:42:58.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001701)  
pesos only, compared

**[01:43:00.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001702)  
to the expenditures that

**[01:43:02.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001703)  
they do here, which is around

**[01:43:04.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001704)  
3.26 trillion po.

**[01:43:06.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001705)  
So, karamihan

**[01:43:08.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001706)  
pa rin ang Pilipino ay

**[01:43:10.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001707)  
bumabiyahe sa loob ng Pilipinas

**[01:43:12.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001708)  
at malaki rin ang kanilang naidudulot na

**[01:43:14.180] DOT Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda C. Buensuceso** (asr-001709)  
economic impact po.

**[01:43:16.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001710)  
Pero yung ticket po kasi, ma'am,

**[01:43:18.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001711)  
sabi lang, magbibiyahe ako

**[01:43:20.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001712)  
d'yan, mas mahal. Kaming

**[01:43:22.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001713)  
12,000, 15,000

**[01:43:24.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001714)  
sa Hong Kong, may discount pa

**[01:43:26.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001715)  
sa Cebu Pacific na piso fare.

**[01:43:28.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001716)  
Makakaalis siya sa halagang 4,000

**[01:43:30.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001717)  
piso. Yan ho yung problema

**[01:43:32.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001718)  
natin, di po ba? Tapos number

**[01:43:34.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001719)  
two, imbis na

**[01:43:36.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001720)  
malapit lang po, punta

**[01:43:38.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001721)  
pa siya ng Clark, sasakay

**[01:43:40.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001722)  
pa siya ng bus, tapos

**[01:43:42.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001723)  
pag-landing na doon siya ulit, e

**[01:43:44.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001724)  
taga-Para?aque siya. Paano ho yan?

**[01:43:46.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001725)  
Can everybody answer?

**[01:43:48.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001726)  
Yusek Stanley?

**[01:43:50.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001727)  
Your Honor, thank you.

**[01:43:52.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001728)  
So, alam ho natin at may

**[01:43:54.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001729)  
infrastructure gap po talaga tayo.

**[01:43:56.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001730)  
Yun po yung

**[01:43:58.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001731)  
reason bakit tumataas po ang

**[01:44:00.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001732)  
airfare. Meron ho tayong

**[01:44:02.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001733)  
demand, mataas po ang demand, which is a good

**[01:44:04.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001734)  
thing for us. Maraming gustong mamasyal

**[01:44:06.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001735)  
po dun sa mga lugar na iyon.

**[01:44:08.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001736)  
However, ang problema natin

**[01:44:10.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001737)  
ay yung mga infrastructure natin,

**[01:44:12.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001738)  
yung runway po. Sa mga

**[01:44:14.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001739)  
provinces, may iksi

**[01:44:16.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001740)  
ang runway. So, limited ang

**[01:44:18.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001741)  
capacity na papasok doon.

**[01:44:20.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001742)  
So, tulad ng isang

**[01:44:22.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001743)  
turbopropeller na aeroplano pong lumilipad

**[01:44:24.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001744)  
doon, kaya lang ho mga

**[01:44:26.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001745)  
80 na passengers. So,

**[01:44:28.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001746)  
hindi pa siya night-rated ho. So,

**[01:44:30.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001747)  
limited pa rin ang operating

**[01:44:32.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001748)  
hours po doon. So, nagiging

**[01:44:34.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001749)  
very expensive kasi mataas

**[01:44:36.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001750)  
ho yung demand. Eh, yung

**[01:44:38.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001751)  
number of seats going there is

**[01:44:40.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001752)  
maliit. Tapos,

**[01:44:42.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001753)  
pwede na rin natin ihahambing ho sa

**[01:44:44.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001754)  
Manila Airport, no?

**[01:44:46.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001755)  
Compare sa other airports

**[01:44:48.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001756)  
like na ma-mention nyo ho, yun sa

**[01:44:50.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001757)  
mga Vietnam, Thailand,

**[01:44:52.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001758)  
parallel ho yung runway nila. So,

**[01:44:54.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001759)  
tayo dito, nag-accommodate tayo

**[01:44:56.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001760)  
mga 40 movements per hour yung

**[01:44:58.180] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001761)  
airport natin. Pag for a single

**[01:45:00.080] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001762)  
runway ang pinaka-efficient na yung

**[01:45:01.900] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001763)  
Gatwick Airport. Naka-50 plus

**[01:45:03.980] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001764)  
movement sila. However,

**[01:45:05.900] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001765)  
pag yun parallel ang operation ng runway,

**[01:45:08.400] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001766)  
para tuloy-tuloy yung runway

**[01:45:09.900] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001767)  
isa, pang take-off lang, yun isa

**[01:45:11.920] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001768)  
landing. So, mabilis ho ang movement.

**[01:45:14.260] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001769)  
Easily na do-doble ho yung capacity.

**[01:45:16.720] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001770)  
So, kung tumaas ho

**[01:45:18.040] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001771)  
yung capacity, nagkakaroon

**[01:45:20.040] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001772)  
tuloy ng ano, parang nakakapag

**[01:45:22.320] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001773)  
yung economies of scale po,

**[01:45:25.060] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001774)  
tsaka dumadami ho.

**[01:45:26.340] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001775)  
Pati yung hotel po na-mention

**[01:45:28.060] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001776)  
na rin, kulang rin tayo ng

**[01:45:29.880] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001777)  
hotel rooms po. Kaya po yung

**[01:45:32.260] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001778)  
kukompare natin

**[01:45:34.160] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001779)  
sa ibang bansa ho,

**[01:45:36.620] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001780)  
medyo mas mahal talaga

**[01:45:38.060] DOT Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng** (asr-001781)  
yung pag-travel sa atin.

**[01:45:40.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001782)  
Well, before we proceed,

**[01:45:42.240] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001783)  
I'd like to acknowledge the presence of our

**[01:45:43.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001784)  
Finance Chair, Senator

**[01:45:45.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001785)  
J.V. Ercito, and of course

**[01:45:48.220] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001786)  
to my right, Senator

**[01:45:49.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001787)  
Lito Lapid, the Chairman of our Games and Amusement.

**[01:45:52.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001788)  
Thank you po. Thank you for joining us.

**[01:45:54.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001789)  
Do you have an opening

**[01:45:56.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001790)  
statement, Mr. Chair?

**[01:45:57.880] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001791)  
No, Mr. Chair. I'll just hear

**[01:45:59.620] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001792)  
I'll just propel my questions later, but

**[01:46:01.720] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001793)  
anyway, of course, as former

**[01:46:03.920] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001794)  
Chair of the Committee on Tourism, of course

**[01:46:05.820] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001795)  
I've always supported the efforts of

**[01:46:07.760] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001796)  
tourism because I've always

**[01:46:09.760] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001797)  
believed that tourism is the lowest

**[01:46:11.700] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001798)  
hanging fruit among our industries, but of course

**[01:46:13.900] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001799)  
we can still do a lot

**[01:46:15.820] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001800)  
more, no? And to improve.

**[01:46:17.780] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001801)  
That's why in our own little way, Mr. Chair, that

**[01:46:19.620] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001802)  
we have been helping

**[01:46:21.440] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001803)  
promote tourism in our own little way.

**[01:46:24.360] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001804)  
Sa free time natin,

**[01:46:27.100] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001805)  
we go around

**[01:46:27.980] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001806)  
the country to the Philippine

**[01:46:29.620] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001807)  
Motorcycle Tourism, in cooperation with the

**[01:46:31.380] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001808)  
Tourism Promotions Board.

**[01:46:33.340] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001809)  
We try

**[01:46:35.520] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001810)  
to promote our beautiful places

**[01:46:37.320] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001811)  
with the help of other

**[01:46:40.220] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001812)  
influencers and bloggers.

**[01:46:43.920] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001813)  
So, Mr. Chair,

**[01:46:44.960] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001814)  
I'll just ask my questions later

**[01:46:47.260] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-001815)  
and we can go ahead with the presentation.

**[01:46:49.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001816)  
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Senator Lapid,

**[01:46:51.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001817)  
sir, do you have any questions?

**[01:46:52.980] Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid** (asr-001818)  
Okay lang.

**[01:46:53.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001818-split-2)  
Alright. Let's

**[01:46:55.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001819)  
proceed.

**[01:46:55.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001820)  
I think

**[01:46:58.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001821)  
ComSec, who's next to present?

**[01:47:00.180] Committee Secretary** (asr-001822)  
First to present po is the

**[01:47:01.980] Committee Secretary** (asr-001823)  
Tourism Promotions Board.

**[01:47:04.420] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001824)  
Okay. Thank you.

**[01:47:06.900] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001825)  
Maying hapon, good afternoon, Mr. Chair

**[01:47:08.560] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001826)  
and all our honorable senators.

**[01:47:11.960] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001827)  
Okay.

**[01:47:12.620] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001828)  
I'll breeze through our slides quickly.

**[01:47:15.100] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001829)  
We are the Tourism

**[01:47:16.480] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001830)  
Promotions Board. Next slide, please.

**[01:47:21.700] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001831)  
So, our

**[01:47:22.540] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001832)  
mandate is centered on three key areas.

**[01:47:24.840] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001833)  
First, promoting the Philippines in

**[01:47:26.760] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001834)  
strategic international markets through

**[01:47:28.880] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001835)  
travel trade and business to business

**[01:47:30.920] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001836)  
engagements. Second, strengthening domestic

**[01:47:34.060] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001837)  
tourism and industry capability through

**[01:47:36.360] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001838)  
targeted marketing and stakeholder

**[01:47:38.380] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001839)  
development

**[01:47:39.620] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001840)  
and third, positioning MICE destinations for

**[01:47:42.300] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001841)  
meetings, incentives, conventions and

**[01:47:44.960] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001842)  
exhibitions. So together,

**[01:47:47.040] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001843)  
these efforts help drive visitor

**[01:47:48.740] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001844)  
growth, industry covetativeness and

**[01:47:50.900] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001845)  
sustainable tourism development for our

**[01:47:52.760] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001846)  
country. Next slide, please.

**[01:47:55.160] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001847)  
So, our DBM confirmed NEP level

**[01:47:58.480] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001848)  
is 1.1 billion.

**[01:48:00.360] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001849)  
We originally proposed 1.3 billion,

**[01:48:03.540] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001850)  
but on June 22, the DBM confirmed

**[01:48:07.180] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001851)  
the lower figure of 1.1 billion.

**[01:48:10.000] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001852)  
Next slide.

**[01:48:12.900] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001853)  
60.7% of our 2027 COB

**[01:48:16.880] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001854)  
goes directly to marketing and promotions.

**[01:48:19.080] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001855)  
We are keeping all 160 authorized and filled positions.

**[01:48:23.920] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001856)  
And we've retained 67.9 million

**[01:48:26.500] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001857)  
as special contingency funds

**[01:48:28.380] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001858)  
to absorb emerging priorities during the year.

**[01:48:32.020] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001859)  
Next slide.

**[01:48:36.260] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001860)  
So, comparing last year versus this year.

**[01:48:41.320] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001861)  
So, this year, our international arrivals

**[01:48:44.280] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001862)  
across our 13 key markets rose

**[01:48:47.420] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001863)  
from 2.46 million to 2.6 million.

**[01:48:52.060] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001864)  
And our programs,

**[01:48:53.560] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001865)  
we were able to implement more programs this year.

**[01:48:56.500] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001866)  
Versus last year.

**[01:48:57.860] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001867)  
From 26 last year, ngayon, 46 na.

**[01:49:01.280] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001868)  
Sales leads generated also grew, no?

**[01:49:04.340] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001869)  
This year versus last year.

**[01:49:06.360] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001870)  
So, last year, yung sales leads natin

**[01:49:08.140] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001871)  
were 2.79 billion.

**[01:49:10.480] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001872)  
This year, it's already at 5.51 billion.

**[01:49:14.340] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001873)  
For the business-to-business meetings

**[01:49:16.280] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001874)  
that we were also able to set up,

**[01:49:19.580] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001875)  
last year was around 4,000.

**[01:49:21.440] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001876)  
Now, it's already almost close to 7,000 business meetings.

**[01:49:25.680] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001877)  
Next slide.

**[01:49:26.500] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001878)  
So, for actual sales,

**[01:49:30.640] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001879)  
this ties back to the sales leads figures

**[01:49:32.980] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001880)  
on the previous slide.

**[01:49:34.820] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001881)  
Leads generated are a measure of potential business.

**[01:49:39.180] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001882)  
So, we were able now to gather actual sales

**[01:49:42.160] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001883)  
from our partners into our shows.

**[01:49:45.400] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001884)  
So, as you can see,

**[01:49:46.640] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001885)  
2024 had actual sales of 152 billion,

**[01:49:52.040] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001886)  
whereas 2025 had actual sales of 341 billion.

**[01:49:56.500] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001887)  
Next slide.

**[01:50:00.120] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001888)  
So, this shows our utilization rate

**[01:50:03.860] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001889)  
as of August 31,

**[01:50:05.580] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001890)  
but maybe a more updated utilization report.

**[01:50:10.160] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001891)  
As of September, we are now at 64.5% utilized,

**[01:50:14.720] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001892)  
which is a 10.6% growth versus last year.

**[01:50:19.180] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001893)  
And last year, we hit around 90% utilization.

**[01:50:22.800] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001894)  
Next slide.

**[01:50:26.500] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001896)  
Here, Mr. Chair,

**[01:50:27.720] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001897)  
we see the budget that is given to us,

**[01:50:31.760] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001898)  
the budget ceiling given to us for the past five years.

**[01:50:36.560] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001899)  
It also shows here that we have utilized better

**[01:50:42.980] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001900)  
in the past few years.

**[01:50:44.980] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001901)  
And 90% last year,

**[01:50:46.720] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001902)  
but 98% previous and 92% prior to that.

**[01:50:50.760] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001903)  
Next slide.

**[01:50:54.020] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001904)  
Next slide.

**[01:50:56.500] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001905)  
Also to share,

**[01:50:59.500] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001906)  
our Philippine Pavilion at the World Expo Osaka

**[01:51:02.000] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001907)  
received the Silver Award for Exhibition Design

**[01:51:05.080] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001908)  
from the Bureau International Desk Expositions,

**[01:51:08.900] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001909)  
second in the world,

**[01:51:10.280] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001910)  
who tayo?

**[01:51:11.320] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001911)  
And the woven Philippine design was also recognized separately

**[01:51:15.000] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001912)  
with an IF Design Award.

**[01:51:18.860] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001913)  
Ito ho ay a major seal of design excellence around the world.

**[01:51:24.080] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001914)  
Next slide.

**[01:51:26.500] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001915)  
Separately, COA commended the TPB management

**[01:51:29.800] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001916)  
for the satisfactory conduct of procurement

**[01:51:32.920] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001917)  
and contract implementation

**[01:51:34.360] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001918)  
for the project management consultancy services

**[01:51:38.340] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001919)  
covering our World Expo Osaka participation

**[01:51:40.900] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001920)  
and encouraged us to sustain those practices.

**[01:51:47.200] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001921)  
Next slide.

**[01:51:50.420] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001922)  
Next slide.

**[01:51:51.660] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001923)  
And then the next slide.

**[01:51:54.380] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001924)  
Okay, I think our last slide.

**[01:51:56.500] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001925)  
Next slide, please.

**[01:51:59.040] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001926)  
Yeah.

**[01:51:59.420] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001927)  
So just sharing, flash on the screen,

**[01:52:01.340] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001928)  
is a comparative summary of our budget,

**[01:52:04.520] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001929)  
sales leads, media values,

**[01:52:07.160] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001930)  
and B2B meetings organized.

**[01:52:09.260] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001931)  
So it shows lang ho what we do with our budget

**[01:52:11.860] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001932)  
and what we get in return for our country.

**[01:52:15.560] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001933)  
So I think that's the last slide.

**[01:52:17.320] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001934)  
What's our next slide?

**[01:52:20.220] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001935)  
To summarize, FY2027,

**[01:52:23.200] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001936)  
our proposed COB at the Tourism Promotions Board

**[01:52:25.720] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001937)  
is

**[01:52:25.940] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001938)  
1.19 billion.

**[01:52:28.440] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001939)  
And 60% of it goes to marketing and promotions

**[01:52:32.860] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001940)  
and we are sustaining all our 160 authorized

**[01:52:35.760] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001941)  
and field positions.

**[01:52:37.860] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001942)  
Thank you, Mr. Chair.

**[01:52:39.720] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001943)  
Thank you, COO Nograles.

**[01:52:43.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001944)  
Quick question lang, ma'am.

**[01:52:45.340] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001945)  
You're requesting for 1.1 billion.

**[01:52:48.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001946)  
Tama po ba yun?

**[01:52:49.060] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001947)  
Actually, Mr. Chair,

**[01:52:51.680] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001948)  
we requested for 1.3 billion from the DBM

**[01:52:54.300] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001949)  
and they give us 1.1 billion

**[01:52:57.520] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001950)  
from our SAG-F.

**[01:53:00.100] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001951)  
So they are the ones that give us the budget ceiling

**[01:53:04.020] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001952)  
that we can use in a year.

**[01:53:05.740] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001953)  
All right.

**[01:53:06.320] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001954)  
See, this is what I was telling Mr. Chair,

**[01:53:09.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001955)  
our ComSec,

**[01:53:10.420] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001956)  
that I need a DBM here

**[01:53:11.800] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001957)  
because my next question is about DBM.

**[01:53:14.360] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001958)  
Anyway, yung TPB po,

**[01:53:16.480] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001959)  
Tourism Promotions Board,

**[01:53:17.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001960)  
has 25.7 billion

**[01:53:20.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001961)  
unallocated balance

**[01:53:22.240] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001962)  
sitting in our National Treasury.

**[01:53:24.480] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001963)  
What specific steps,

**[01:53:26.380] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001964)  
have you taken

**[01:53:27.120] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001965)  
to seek DBM's assistance

**[01:53:29.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001966)  
to gain access to these funds?

**[01:53:32.240] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001967)  
Why are they remaining idle?

**[01:53:34.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001968)  
Sayang naman po.

**[01:53:35.400] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001969)  
Marami po kayong paggagamitan.

**[01:53:37.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001970)  
Kailangan po natin i-promote

**[01:53:38.360] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001971)  
na i-promote ang ating turismo.

**[01:53:40.360] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001972)  
Ano po nangyayari dito?

**[01:53:41.400] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001973)  
Have you checked on this?

**[01:53:42.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001974)  
Have you asked DBM

**[01:53:43.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-001975)  
who's always absent?

**[01:53:46.620] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001976)  
Yes, Mr. Chair.

**[01:53:47.840] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001977)  
Actually,

**[01:53:49.280] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001978)  
so let me read quickly.

**[01:53:50.600] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001979)  
So the TPB SAG-F,

**[01:53:52.220] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001980)  
yung hung fund na

**[01:53:53.800] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001981)  
that we just mentioned,

**[01:53:54.800] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001982)  
is accessed through

**[01:53:55.980] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001983)  
the regular government budgeting process.

**[01:53:59.560] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001984)  
The availability of funds

**[01:54:00.940] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001985)  
in the SAG-F

**[01:54:01.780] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001986)  
does not by itself

**[01:54:03.160] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001987)  
authorize TPB to spend the funds.

**[01:54:05.940] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001988)  
TPB proposes its programs

**[01:54:07.900] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001989)  
and funding requirements

**[01:54:09.180] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001990)  
through the annual budget call.

**[01:54:11.580] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001991)  
Upon DBM evaluation and approval,

**[01:54:14.660] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001992)  
the corresponding amounts

**[01:54:15.960] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001993)  
are incorporated

**[01:54:16.920] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001994)  
in TPB's corporate COB

**[01:54:18.680] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001995)  
which serves as its spending authority.

**[01:54:21.680] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001996)  
So to summarize,

**[01:54:22.700] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001997)  
it is the DBM

**[01:54:23.560] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001998)  
that gives us our final budget.

**[01:54:25.980] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-001999)  
Meaning,

**[01:54:26.820] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002000)  
they let us know

**[01:54:27.500] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002001)  
the amount lang

**[01:54:28.380] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002002)  
that we can use

**[01:54:29.240] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002003)  
into our SAG-F.

**[01:54:30.640] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002004)  
But in connection to that,

**[01:54:31.900] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002005)  
Mr. Chair,

**[01:54:32.440] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002006)  
yes, we have met already.

**[01:54:33.720] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002007)  
I have already gone to the DBM actually.

**[01:54:36.520] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002008)  
And they have acknowledged

**[01:54:38.400] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002009)  
that those funds

**[01:54:40.680] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002010)  
are earmarked

**[01:54:41.580] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002011)  
for tourism use.

**[01:54:43.220] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002012)  
So they're telling me

**[01:54:44.940] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002013)  
that we can work together

**[01:54:46.200] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002014)  
in 2027

**[01:54:47.580] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002015)  
to be able to release

**[01:54:49.720] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002016)  
in tranches

**[01:54:50.660] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002017)  
our other requests,

**[01:54:53.420] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002018)  
Mr. Chair, actually.

**[01:54:55.980] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002019)  
So just with the permission

**[01:55:00.140] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002020)  
of our Chair,

**[01:55:03.700] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002021)  
so DBM only authorized

**[01:55:06.800] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002022)  
1.1?

**[01:55:08.540] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002023)  
1.1.

**[01:55:09.440] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002024)  
From the proposed 1.3?

**[01:55:10.960] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002025)  
Yes, Mr. Chair.

**[01:55:11.420] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002026)  
So being the Finance Chair,

**[01:55:14.220] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002027)  
I would like to ask

**[01:55:14.900] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002028)  
what programs will be affected

**[01:55:18.540] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002029)  
by a reduction of 200 million?

**[01:55:23.700] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002030)  
To answer quickly, Mr. Chair,

**[01:55:25.220] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002031)  
I can give you a full

**[01:55:26.020] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002032)  
list.

**[01:55:26.820] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002033)  
But what happened is

**[01:55:27.740] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002034)  
we were able to keep

**[01:55:28.800] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002035)  
our key programs

**[01:55:29.980] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002036)  
except that we had to downsize

**[01:55:32.220] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002037)  
a little bit

**[01:55:32.960] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002038)  
to manage.

**[01:55:34.600] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002039)  
Like for instance,

**[01:55:35.380] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002040)  
instead of putting a bigger show,

**[01:55:37.200] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002041)  
it's smaller.

**[01:55:38.060] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002042)  
Or maybe just purely

**[01:55:39.180] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002043)  
business to business,

**[01:55:40.280] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002044)  
no more shows.

**[01:55:41.380] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002045)  
But we are able to still

**[01:55:43.060] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002046)  
mount our presence

**[01:55:45.880] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002047)  
in all our travel trade shows naman,

**[01:55:48.240] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002048)  
Mr. Chair.

**[01:55:49.020] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002049)  
And of course,

**[01:55:49.620] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002050)  
there is of course

**[01:55:50.200] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002051)  
a little bit of a cut also

**[01:55:51.520] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002052)  
in our domestic programs

**[01:55:53.460] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002053)  
like the community-based tourism,

**[01:55:55.820] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002054)  
the Philippine Motorcycle Tourism

**[01:55:57.440] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002055)  
and the cyclo-tourism.

**[01:55:58.820] TPB COO Margarita Montemayor Nograles** (asr-002056)  
Medyo nakat yun, Mr. Chair.

**[01:56:02.740] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002057)  
Just to join there, Mr. Chair,

**[01:56:04.360] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002058)  
siguro as Secretary dito,

**[01:56:07.040] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002059)  
last year,

**[01:56:08.620] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002060)  
we, the Senate,

**[01:56:12.240] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002061)  
through the Senate's intervention,

**[01:56:13.540] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002062)  
we added I think 500 million already

**[01:56:16.380] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002063)  
for the promotion of tourism

**[01:56:18.580] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002064)  
for the international promotion.

**[01:56:21.820] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002065)  
That was cut to, ano, diba?

**[01:56:23.820] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002066)  
Very low.

**[01:56:24.820] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002067)  
Ano?

**[01:56:25.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002068)  
As compared to our ASEAN

**[01:56:26.420] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002069)  
neighbors, Mr. Chair,

**[01:56:28.020] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002070)  
napakababaho nung budget natin

**[01:56:32.300] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002071)  
for promotions.

**[01:56:33.220] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002072)  
If you compare to Malaysia,

**[01:56:37.600] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002073)  
Indonesia,

**[01:56:38.520] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002074)  
and other countries,

**[01:56:39.480] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002075)  
Thailand,

**[01:56:40.380] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002076)  
other countries,

**[01:56:41.160] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002077)  
napakalito nung atin.

**[01:56:42.560] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002078)  
And just last year,

**[01:56:44.540] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002079)  
alam ko,

**[01:56:44.860] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002080)  
one BNP4,

**[01:56:46.240] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002081)  
bumaba ng 200 or 100

**[01:56:48.220] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002082)  
and then we reached to

**[01:56:49.320] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002083)  
the Senate,

**[01:56:50.520] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002084)  
with the Senate's intervention,

**[01:56:52.340] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002085)  
naging 500.

**[01:56:52.780] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002086)  
So, Secretary,

**[01:56:55.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002087)  
is that enough?

**[01:56:56.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002088)  
Or nakatulong ba naman ito sa,

**[01:56:59.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002089)  
in our efforts to promote tourism?

**[01:57:01.880] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002090)  
Alam ko, mahirap na ba, ano?

**[01:57:03.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002091)  
It's difficult, Mr. Chair,

**[01:57:04.680] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002092)  
to match, nakauna na,

**[01:57:07.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002093)  
kumbaga, nakauna na ibang ASEAN countries,

**[01:57:09.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002094)  
but I'm hoping that

**[01:57:10.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002095)  
we can play catch up with them, no?

**[01:57:12.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002096)  
Kung sa ganda't-ganda lang,

**[01:57:14.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002097)  
kaya naman ang Pilipinas

**[01:57:16.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002098)  
tumapat sa kanila eh.

**[01:57:17.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002099)  
I don't think they have

**[01:57:18.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002100)  
beautiful beaches as we do.

**[01:57:21.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002101)  
So, sige, quickly,

**[01:57:23.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002102)  
siyempre, ang concern ko, Mr. Chair,

**[01:57:25.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002103)  
yung budget dito na

**[01:57:26.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002104)  
what would be needed

**[01:57:27.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002105)  
for us to be able to

**[01:57:29.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002106)  
help improve our image,

**[01:57:31.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002107)  
especially in promoting tourism internationally.

**[01:57:34.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002108)  
Okay.

**[01:57:35.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002109)  
Sir, first of all, Sir,

**[01:57:37.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002110)  
I'd like to extend our appreciation

**[01:57:39.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002111)  
to the Senate for its intervention

**[01:57:41.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002112)  
for increasing our budget

**[01:57:43.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002113)  
in that area.

**[01:57:44.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002114)  
Sir, with regards to how

**[01:57:47.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002115)  
this is going to be used

**[01:57:48.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002116)  
and how we're going to stretch it,

**[01:57:50.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002117)  
I'd like to ask that ASEC Ren

**[01:57:52.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002118)  
be recognized po.

**[01:57:56.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002119)  
Good afternoon, Chair. May I be recognized?

**[01:58:00.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002120)  
Yes, Sir.

**[01:58:02.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002121)  
For 2026, Sir,

**[01:58:04.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002122)  
we're grateful for the budget

**[01:58:05.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002123)  
that you gave us.

**[01:58:06.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002124)  
It was 500 million.

**[01:58:09.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002125)  
Saga po ito, Sir.

**[01:58:11.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002126)  
And in terms of breakdown po,

**[01:58:14.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002127)  
we have allocated about...

**[01:58:20.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002128)  
Teka, nasan ba yun?

**[01:58:22.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002129)  
Ayan.

**[01:58:26.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002130)  
About 300 million

**[01:58:28.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002131)  
for the marketing,

**[01:58:31.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002132)  
for the brand refresh,

**[01:58:33.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002133)  
about 400, sorry,

**[01:58:34.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002134)  
for the brand refresh.

**[01:58:36.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002135)  
150 million of which is being

**[01:58:38.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002136)  
bidded out right now

**[01:58:40.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002137)  
for the creative.

**[01:58:41.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002138)  
Ito po yung magre-refresh na ating

**[01:58:43.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002139)  
campaign materials.

**[01:58:44.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002140)  
Plus the 248, around 248,

**[01:58:46.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002141)  
will go to marketing

**[01:58:47.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002142)  
for the media placements abroad.

**[01:58:49.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002143)  
And then we're also bidding out around

**[01:58:51.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002144)  
33 million for the regional

**[01:58:53.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002145)  
campaign library that will

**[01:58:55.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002146)  
refresh naman our campaign assets

**[01:58:57.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002147)  
across the country nationwide.

**[01:59:00.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002148)  
And then yung natitira po dito

**[01:59:03.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002149)  
are administration expenses.

**[01:59:05.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002150)  
So for next year,

**[01:59:07.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002151)  
we are requesting for 1 billion

**[01:59:09.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002152)  
branding budget.

**[01:59:11.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002153)  
So times 2 of what we got

**[01:59:13.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002154)  
from last year.

**[01:59:14.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002155)  
And I can provide you

**[01:59:15.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002156)  
with the breakdown of how

**[01:59:16.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002157)  
we intend to use it, Sir.

**[01:59:19.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002158)  
So yung pong ano, no?

**[01:59:20.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002159)  
As compared, probably just

**[01:59:22.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002160)  
to give us an idea,

**[01:59:23.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002161)  
how much does other countries

**[01:59:26.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002162)  
spend for marketing?

**[01:59:27.650] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002163)  
Yes, Sir.

**[01:59:28.300] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002164)  
Bawa, alam ko yung mga Malaysia,

**[01:59:30.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002165)  
truly Asia, talagang matindi ang

**[01:59:31.880] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002166)  
ano nun.

**[01:59:32.320] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002166-split-2)  
Yes, Sir.

**[01:59:32.920] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002166-split-3)  
Gastos dun.

**[01:59:33.650] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002167)  
Singapore.

**[01:59:35.000] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002168)  
Sorry, Sir.

**[01:59:35.750] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002169)  
So that we'll have an idea

**[01:59:37.800] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002170)  
on the comparison.

**[01:59:39.700] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002171)  
Ayan yung branding budget.

**[01:59:42.100] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002172)  
Yeah, so for ang number one po

**[01:59:44.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002173)  
in terms of budget is Thailand

**[01:59:46.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002174)  
with 499 million.

**[01:59:48.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002175)  
This is in US dollars.

**[01:59:50.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002176)  
Followed by Singapore

**[01:59:51.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002177)  
with 418 million US dollars.

**[01:59:53.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002178)  
And then Malaysia, 331.

**[01:59:55.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002179)  
And number four po tayo,

**[01:59:56.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002180)  
86.68 million.

**[01:59:58.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002181)  
But...

**[02:00:00.000] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002182)  
Kung makikita niyo po, sir, yung arrivals natin is mataas po versus Singapore, for example, and Thailand.

**[02:00:09.940] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002183)  
So for every 1 million US dollars that we invest in marketing, we get 74,758 tourists or travelers.

**[02:00:18.740] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002184)  
Ngayon po, yung Vietnam, if you will see, sir, it's an anomaly, sir.

**[02:00:22.000] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002185)  
Because it's the private sector po talaga yung nagdadrive ng kanilang tourism in terms of investments and promotions.

**[02:00:32.120] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002186)  
So what's the proposal of the agency now for the budget for branding?

**[02:00:41.760] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002187)  
So for 2027, sir, we are proposing 1 billion for branding and promotions alone.

**[02:00:48.880] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002188)  
And I can give you the breakdown, sir.

**[02:00:52.000] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002189)  
Yeah, so I mentioned earlier that we are in the middle of bidding out our media agencies.

**[02:00:57.780] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002190)  
So next year, once this is awarded, we will bid out another media agency to extend or to supplement the current efforts of the Refresh Love the Philippines campaign.

**[02:01:10.260] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002191)  
We are allocating 200 million pesos for that, followed by partnerships and co-branding activations.

**[02:01:17.440] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002192)  
Ito po yung partnership natin with the private sector.

**[02:01:20.300] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002193)  
So for example, yung club companies.

**[02:01:22.000] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002194)  
So co-branding with PAL or from other markets, local markets po, such as, for example, sa Korea, where we are doing interventions, yung mga local tour operators po nila.

**[02:01:32.820] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002195)  
And then we are also allocating 25 million for campaign monitoring, analytics, reporting, and social listening.

**[02:01:39.520] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002196)  
So right now, sir, ito po yung budget that we are allocating so that we get the social sentiment online or even, and parang be informed.

**[02:01:52.000] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002197)  
So if what, be informed of the campaigns that we are putting out there and whether they're working or not.

**[02:02:00.440] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002198)  
And then we're also allocating 25 million for brand health tracker.

**[02:02:04.440] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002199)  
So this is naman po what will diagnose basically the Refresh Love the Philippines campaign.

**[02:02:11.480] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002200)  
So what we'll do is we are creating like a brand metrics agency such as Kantar Nielsen.

**[02:02:22.000] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002201)  
So we're bidding it out.

**[02:02:23.580] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002202)  
We will do an analysis or diagnosis of, we will have them diagnose our, the pre-launch of the Refresh Love the Philippines.

**[02:02:34.980] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002203)  
So this is the social, the current state that we are in.

**[02:02:37.680] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002204)  
And then once we launch, ano po natin, the reception of the markets, target markets abroad, key markets and emerging markets.

**[02:02:46.040] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002205)  
And then six months after, ano po yung naging resulta nito?

**[02:02:48.980] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002206)  
Tumaas ba ang public sentiment towards the Philippines?

**[02:02:52.000] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002207)  
So yun po yung sa brand health tracker.

**[02:02:54.540] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002208)  
And then we are allocating 100 million for sub-brand and global media campaign.

**[02:03:00.320] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002209)  
So ito naman po yung, for, para po ito yung discover more to love natin.

**[02:03:06.600] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002210)  
So we are not replacing Love the Philippines, but rather we are coming up with like mga maliliit na sub-campaigns po.

**[02:03:11.880] DOT Assistant Secretary Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan** (asr-002211)  
So we are.

**[02:03:12.480] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002212)  
I have one quick question, if you would, si Chair, kay Secretary dito siguro.

**[02:03:18.640] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002213)  
Parang tayo lang ang bansa na paiba-iba.

**[02:03:21.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002214)  
Bawat administration.

**[02:03:22.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002216)  
May love, may more love, may love-love, may more fun, may wow, may wow Philippines, kung ano-ano.

**[02:03:30.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002217)  
Every time na may bagong administration, bakit ganun?

**[02:03:33.560] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002218)  
Wala tayong tatakman eh. Unlike Malaysia, truly Asia.

**[02:03:38.220] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002219)  
Ay mga ganun eh, diba?

**[02:03:39.820] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002220)  
Kaya mamaya-maya, pustahan tayo. Pag pumalitan ng administration, hindi na love yan.

**[02:03:44.220] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002221)  
Hate ba yan? Kung ano man yan.

**[02:03:46.160] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002222)  
Come to the Philippines, enjoy the Philippines.

**[02:03:49.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002223)  
Why do we change?

**[02:03:50.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002224)  
Parang I don't see anything wrong with wow Philippines, talagang dumami ho, tapos pinalitan, tapos papalitan, it's more fun ngayon, love, love the Philippines, baka next administration na ito, come to the Philippines, mamuhay ka sa Philippines, what is going on in here?

**[02:04:10.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002225)  
Yes sir, I totally agree with you because we should not have really kept on changing the tagline po.

**[02:04:17.040] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002226)  
So ang una ko pong ginawa, nung dumating,

**[02:04:20.540] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002227)  
Ako, love the Philippines, I will preserve love the Philippines po.

**[02:04:25.740] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002228)  
So kung makikita niyo po lahat ng campaign namin, it's love the Philippines.

**[02:04:29.720] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002229)  
May konting, depending po anong campaign, anong season o anong target market ang inaanon namin, nagkaroon ng discover more to love.

**[02:04:39.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002230)  
But that still emanates from the organic love the Philippines.

**[02:04:43.440] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002231)  
Bakit po discover more to love?

**[02:04:44.940] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002232)  
Kasi po, nung dumating kami, ako po,

**[02:04:47.920] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002233)  
yung ano, there's a very sharp drop in that sentiment for travel, plus mahal pa tayo.

**[02:04:55.480] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002234)  
So sabi ko, instead of our tourism assets becoming stranded, let's launch a domestic tourism campaign.

**[02:05:02.880] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002235)  
And that's what we actually did.

**[02:05:04.600] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002236)  
So pag love the Philippines, sa kababayan po natin, baka nakatira dito,

**[02:05:09.840] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002237)  
discover more to love because we are highlighting the hidden gems.

**[02:05:13.400] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002238)  
Hindi lang yung nakita nyo, hindi lang yung alam nyo, marami po pa yan.

**[02:05:17.300] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002239)  
So it's still under the love the Philippines.

**[02:05:19.820] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002240)  
At hindi nilang po discover Philippines. Parang ganun.

**[02:05:22.260] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002241)  
Or my next question, Secretary, do we, must we pass a law para hindi po bago-baguhin nila ito?

**[02:05:30.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002242)  
Parang pinaglalaruan.

**[02:05:31.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002243)  
Pag ako nung naisip ng bagong appoint na Secretary, palitan ko kaya ito dahil hindi ko gusto.

**[02:05:39.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002244)  
Yung nakaraang Secretary may credit nito.

**[02:05:41.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002245)  
So sabihin, yung susunod na DOT Secretary, itong love ni Secretary Mata, hindi ko gusto ito eh.

**[02:05:47.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002246)  
Siya ang naalala ng mga tao, dapat meron akong sarili.

**[02:05:50.960] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002247)  
Every administration, meron tayong bago.

**[02:05:54.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002248)  
Why don't we stick? Kailangan ba ng batas?

**[02:05:56.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002249)  
Kasi kung kailangan ma'am, then we'll have to file a law na huwag nyo na pakialaman niyang branding natin.

**[02:06:02.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002250)  
Kasi paiba-iba eh.

**[02:06:04.420] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002251)  
Right on the bat sir, kung pwede po, i-legislate na natin yun.

**[02:06:08.620] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002252)  
Kasi anyway, maganda naman yung love the Philippines.

**[02:06:11.040] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002253)  
Kasi ang ating asset po sir, is the people are the best asset.

**[02:06:16.100] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002254)  
And there's a lot of things.

**[02:06:17.400] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002255)  
From our caregivers overseas, from our seaman too.

**[02:06:20.640] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002256)  
And then we have more here.

**[02:06:21.780] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002257)  
Kasi ang hospitality ng Pilipino po, at saka ang lambing, hindi mo papantayan sa ASEAN o kahit sa ibang lugar.

**[02:06:28.940] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002258)  
So if we can legislate and we use love the Philippines, I think I'm all for it sir.

**[02:06:35.820] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002259)  
I agree with the concern of our chair.

**[02:06:38.780] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002260)  
I think we should really stick with one branding.

**[02:06:43.760] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002261)  
Kasi pagpaiba-iba, yun ang problema sa Pilipinas eh.

**[02:06:47.300] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002262)  
Ano yung pag may change of administration, pinapalitan din lahat.

**[02:06:51.820] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002263)  
Kaya nga, binpushing ni sir chair yung comprehensive, yung master plan for infrastructure and national development.

**[02:06:58.020] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002264)  
Pero dapat kasama na rin ito sa tourism.

**[02:07:00.660] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002265)  
At least we will have our, yung recall kasi it's difficult to achieve.

**[02:07:05.740] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002266)  
It takes years or decades.

**[02:07:09.440] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002267)  
Kaya nga yung Malaysia through Asia, talagang yun lang.

**[02:07:12.060] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002268)  
Nagsistake.

**[02:07:12.780] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002269)  
So I'm hoping that we will this time, we will stick.

**[02:07:17.300] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002270)  
To it, no?

**[02:07:18.000] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002271)  
Kasi siguro from, it's more from the Philippines, tapos nag-love the Philippines, rebranding tayo.

**[02:07:25.220] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002272)  
That takes a lot of effort and expense also.

**[02:07:29.980] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002273)  
Dapat nga nag-double tayo kasi rebranding yun eh, no?

**[02:07:33.400] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002274)  
So I'm hoping that tama naman yung ano.

**[02:07:35.480] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002275)  
I agree with the chair that we really have to stick to one.

**[02:07:39.780] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002276)  
So para in that way, we have yung recall, no?

**[02:07:45.420] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002277)  
That's difficult to...

**[02:07:47.300] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002278)  
To attain.

**[02:07:48.440] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002279)  
Si Mr. Chair, ang ano ko lang natin, no?

**[02:07:50.820] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002280)  
With the short presentation, although admittedly, we're only the fourth in terms of spending,

**[02:07:58.900] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002281)  
in terms of tourism promotions internationally.

**[02:08:03.860] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002282)  
Pero sa tourism arrivals, doon tayo naka, doon yun ang nakakalungkot, no?

**[02:08:08.360] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002283)  
We are one of the last, no?

**[02:08:11.040] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002284)  
Sa ASEAN countries.

**[02:08:12.520] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002285)  
Well, of course, Vietnam, kakasabi nyo lang, because of the private efforts, kakaiba, no?

**[02:08:17.300] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002286)  
Everyone's going to Vietnam now.

**[02:08:20.900] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002287)  
5.95 million visitors in 2025 compared to 14.35 million ng Indonesia pa ito.

**[02:08:30.120] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002288)  
And 17 million in Vietnam and Thailand, malaki rin.

**[02:08:34.140] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002289)  
So, what, ano?

**[02:08:38.420] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002290)  
In our present monitoring by DOT ng tourist arrivals, did we improve this year?

**[02:08:45.380] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002291)  
Ano po ang present, ano, natin?

**[02:08:47.300] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002292)  
Yes, sir.

**[02:08:48.820] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002293)  
As of August 2026, we have recorded 4.11 million foreign visitors na po.

**[02:08:55.060] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002294)  
It's up 3.7% from last year.

**[02:08:58.700] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002295)  
Our target po sana is 6.4 at the low end, 6.8 at the high end po.

**[02:09:04.920] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002296)  
So, while we are growing, we recognize po that we need to accelerate that growth in the remaining months po.

**[02:09:11.000] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002297)  
So, beyond spending for promotion, we would like to address the entire change.

**[02:09:17.300] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002298)  
First, air connectivity, kasi 99% of all travels to our country is by air.

**[02:09:24.420] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002299)  
So, from January to May 19 po, we already recorded 7.78 million international seats.

**[02:09:31.920] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002300)  
It's 8.31% year-on-year increase.

**[02:09:35.180] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002301)  
So, we are continuing to work with the airlines, the air operators, DOTR, to add routes and frequencies, particularly po sa secondary gateways.

**[02:09:45.300] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002302)  
For example po, China is good.

**[02:09:47.220] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002303)  
For example, kasi we have added direct routes from Hangzhou, Changsha, and Chongqing.

**[02:09:53.420] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002304)  
And ito po, from January to August, may kita niyo, tumaas po ang arrivals from China to 69.15%, about 310,000.

**[02:10:03.640] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002305)  
Tapos po, ang next strategy namin is we are becoming more market-specific.

**[02:10:08.360] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002306)  
Our largest markets from January to August was United States with 800,000 plus arrivals.

**[02:10:15.760] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002307)  
South Korea, second.

**[02:10:17.220] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002308)  
With 700,000 plus arrivals.

**[02:10:19.540] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002309)  
And Japan with 350,000 and China.

**[02:10:22.540] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002310)  
Australia po is 234,000.

**[02:10:25.140] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002311)  
So, these markets do not behave the same way.

**[02:10:28.660] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002312)  
So, our airline partnerships and tourism products will be tailored accordingly.

**[02:10:33.920] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002313)  
Thirdly po, we are making the Philippines easier to visit.

**[02:10:36.680] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002314)  
So, we are working po with DFA and other agencies para po matanggal yung friction, like visa entry facilitation.

**[02:10:43.960] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002315)  
Tapos, fourth, we are focusing po on value.

**[02:10:47.220] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002316)  
So, we want our visitors po to stay longer and spend more, travel beyond the major gateways.

**[02:10:54.760] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002317)  
And finally po, we are using tourism to attract investment.

**[02:10:58.440] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002318)  
TESA has already registered 14.5 billion in tourism investments across 34 projects under CREATE since 2021,

**[02:11:08.460] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002319)  
with 10 billion coming in 2020 through August 2026 alone.

**[02:11:14.260] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002320)  
At the same time po, just lumabas lang kahapon sa news.

**[02:11:17.220] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002321)  
The hotel sector reported a pipeline of approximately 387 billion in investments for 45,884 new hotel rooms across 213 projects.

**[02:11:30.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002322)  
So, we will continue po to market the Philippines, but we will also make it easier to reach and make it more accessible to move around.

**[02:11:38.900] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002323)  
That's it, sir. Thank you.

**[02:11:41.660] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002324)  
Well, we know the challenges, no?

**[02:11:43.620] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002325)  
As you mentioned, we are an archipelago.

**[02:11:47.220] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002326)  
Land, lahat sila, by land, no?

**[02:11:49.160] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002327)  
Karamihan, kaya mas marami.

**[02:11:51.360] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002328)  
Challenges, challenge talaga because by air, most of our arrivals, and marami din tayong challenge na kailangan nating ayusin.

**[02:11:58.840] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002329)  
Well, of course, our airports, for one, has to be more friendlier.

**[02:12:03.120] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002330)  
And I think, na iya naman is trying to, the new na iya management is trying to fix that, no?

**[02:12:08.880] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002331)  
In fact, in the other day, nung nagkaroon ng DOJ sa immigration natin, we also asked them, no?

**[02:12:15.840] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002332)  
Kasi there are several...

**[02:12:17.220] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002333)  
It's that they're installed, pero ang nakakagamit lang, napansin nga ni Senator Tulpo yun eh.

**[02:12:22.500] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002334)  
Bakit pag-arrival, ang nakakagamit lang, Pilipino, foreigners have to go through the usual immigration officers, no?

**[02:12:33.700] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002335)  
Pag naman doon sa departure, ang foreigner lang ang pwede, ang Pilipino, hindi.

**[02:12:38.640] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002336)  
Kailangan din sila, ano.

**[02:12:39.780] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002337)  
But they already presented that it's, magkakaroon sila ng gradual facing.

**[02:12:45.740] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002338)  
So, dahan-dahan.

**[02:12:47.220] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002339)  
They will be allowing already the use of e-gates more, no?

**[02:12:51.860] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002340)  
Para ma-utilize.

**[02:12:53.520] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002341)  
So, yun, convenience din kasi yun eh.

**[02:12:55.360] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002342)  
Diba?

**[02:12:55.620] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002343)  
I think, the seat part, ano, the seat, ano, malaking, I'm sure, Secretary, this is a big, ano, no?

**[02:13:01.420] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002344)  
Big factor din po yung convenience, saka yung connectivity natin.

**[02:13:05.000] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002345)  
Pupunta ka lang sa ibang terminal, parang mahirap sa atin eh.

**[02:13:08.560] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002346)  
And also, yung transit.

**[02:13:10.700] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002347)  
So, there's a lot of challenges, we understand.

**[02:13:13.120] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002348)  
But, what else?

**[02:13:14.900] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002349)  
What else aside from promotion?

**[02:13:16.540] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002350)  
What else?

**[02:13:16.920] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002351)  
What other programs are you, are you doing to help increase our tourism?

**[02:13:23.840] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002352)  
Ang isang, yung nag-usapan namin ni Senator Tulfo, meron na ba tayong assessment nung competitiveness assessment?

**[02:13:29.980] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002353)  
Why is it that, why is it that our, our, some, some things like hotel, accommodation, hotels, restaurants sometimes are more expensive

**[02:13:41.900] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002354)  
kung sa Thailand, saka sa mga Vietnam, are cheaper, no?

**[02:13:45.540] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002355)  
Yung mga hotels.

**[02:13:46.920] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002356)  
So, ano ba ang difference?

**[02:13:48.560] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002357)  
And, what are we doing about this?

**[02:13:52.540] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002358)  
And, saka siguro, alam nyo naman yung nag-viral, yung pampanong 1,600, no?

**[02:13:58.000] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002359)  
Sa Bohol.

**[02:13:58.600] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002360)  
Bohol is such a beautiful province.

**[02:14:01.200] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002361)  
It's one of my favorite provinces na, unfortunately, their tourism arrivals also were affected this time.

**[02:14:08.680] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002362)  
So, are we looking at this?

**[02:14:11.000] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002363)  
Yung prices of our accommodation, yung hotels, prices of the...

**[02:14:16.920] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002364)  
of food, no?

**[02:14:18.360] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002365)  
Yung nangyari dito, no?

**[02:14:19.780] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002366)  
Sana hindi na maulit-ulit yun, no?

**[02:14:21.420] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002367)  
I think even the provincial government has stepped in.

**[02:14:24.740] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002368)  
So, siguro, in a nutshell, I know lots of challenges.

**[02:14:27.980] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002369)  
Siguro, Secdita, what, what, what else are we doing so that we can improve our arrivals?

**[02:14:34.560] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002370)  
Okay, sir.

**[02:14:35.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002371)  
Again, sir, we would like to highlight those other products na alam naming may pool, katulad po ng gastronomy, tourism po.

**[02:14:44.800] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002372)  
Since we engaged Michelin.

**[02:14:46.920] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002373)  
Kasi po, dumaki po ang transaction, both volume and value among those that have been recognized by Michelin po.

**[02:14:54.320] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002374)  
And then, you're correct, sir, about the restaurants.

**[02:14:57.060] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002375)  
Kasi, we are more expensive.

**[02:15:00.000] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002376)  
than other maybe Asian countries pagdating sa cost of food and services.

**[02:15:07.920] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002377)  
Pero sa food poster, it's a, I think, logistical issue.

**[02:15:11.760] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002378)  
It's, you know, we have to have better cold chain facility,

**[02:15:16.040] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002379)  
better roads, et cetera, to transport the items and produce in real time.

**[02:15:21.780] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002380)  
So I think that's something that we can work on together

**[02:15:24.380] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-002381)  
with Department of Transportation and Agriculture.

**[02:15:30.000] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002382)  
Just quickly, Mr. Chair, with your permission,

**[02:15:33.100] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002383)  
there's a proposal to scrap travel tax, to ease travel costs.

**[02:15:39.660] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002384)  
But I just want to ask TESA if there are concrete revenue alternatives

**[02:15:45.960] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002385)  
presented to ensure it doesn't keep asking Congress directly

**[02:15:51.760] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002386)  
kasi mawawala yung sa inyo yan, ano?

**[02:15:54.180] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002387)  
Directly, kung mawawala ang travel tax, it will affect TESA,

**[02:15:57.800] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002388)  
yung infrastructure din natin.

**[02:16:00.000] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002389)  
Will be affected.

**[02:16:02.520] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002390)  
Sige, si GM, Dr. Mark Labid.

**[02:16:07.760] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002391)  
Thank you po.

**[02:16:08.320] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002392)  
With the permission of our Secretary,

**[02:16:10.620] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002393)  
Honorable Chairman, pleasant afternoon.

**[02:16:13.900] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002394)  
Mr. Chair, yes, regarding the issue of travel tax,

**[02:16:16.760] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002395)  
definitely we will be deeply affected

**[02:16:18.740] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002396)  
because 94% to 95% of our operation is coming from travel tax.

**[02:16:24.280] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002397)  
As a matter of fact, for 2027, Mr. Chair,

**[02:16:27.940] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002398)  
we already, as early as March,

**[02:16:30.000] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002399)  
we already submitted our proposed budget to DBM

**[02:16:34.440] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002400)  
since there's already a pending abolition of travel tax.

**[02:16:38.280] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002401)  
But I think in June, Mr. Chair, we received a letter coming from DBM

**[02:16:44.120] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002402)  
stating that they gave us zero budget allocation in the NEP.

**[02:16:49.560] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002403)  
So with that, Mr. Chair, wala akong binigay na item sa amin

**[02:16:54.540] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002404)  
or zero budget ang binigay sa amin ng DBM.

**[02:16:56.680] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002405)  
So what we did, we immediately revert muna.

**[02:17:00.000] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002406)  
to our board and submitted our corporate operating budget

**[02:17:04.380] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002407)  
for 2027, Mr. Chair.

**[02:17:07.400] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002408)  
Because as I mentioned a while ago,

**[02:17:10.340] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002409)  
we are heavily relying on the collection of travel tax,

**[02:17:15.920] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002410)  
which is around 4.03 billion for the CHESA share.

**[02:17:20.820] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002411)  
And the half of that is going to CHED and NCCA, Mr. Chair.

**[02:17:25.880] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002412)  
And the majority goes to CHESA.

**[02:17:27.920] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002413)  
50% po goes to us, sir.

**[02:17:30.000] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002414)  
40% goes to...

**[02:17:31.140] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002415)  
So on a nutshell, Mr. Chair, gusto natin may alamin ni Senator Tulfo,

**[02:17:35.520] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002416)  
ano-ano ba yung mga projects that, of course, yung mga infrastructure projects,

**[02:17:39.160] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002417)  
but what will, ano pa yung mga main?

**[02:17:41.440] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002418)  
Of course, yung mga, ano yan, di ba, yung mga lounge, mga comfort rooms.

**[02:17:47.580] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002419)  
Sir, not only that, yung mga vital projects po namin ngayon,

**[02:17:51.520] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002420)  
like yung water problem ng El Nido, we're addressing it.

**[02:17:55.380] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002421)  
Coron, we're the one who's doing the STP also.

**[02:17:58.320] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002422)  
The one in Baguio.

**[02:18:00.000] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002423)  
May rin po ang gumagawa.

**[02:18:01.260] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002424)  
And then we're also the one who's rehabilitating the 10 domestic airports that we have, Mr. Chair,

**[02:18:07.740] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002425)  
that was submitted to us by CAAP.

**[02:18:10.440] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002426)  
So we're rehabilitating.

**[02:18:11.860] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002427)  
Not to mention the hotels, di ba?

**[02:18:13.400] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002428)  
That's how you are also operating.

**[02:18:16.900] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002429)  
Malapit tayong Banawe, no?

**[02:18:18.220] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002430)  
Yes, sir.

**[02:18:18.640] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002431)  
Banawe, including the rehabilitation of Club Intramuros Golf Course also, Mr. Chair.

**[02:18:24.860] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002432)  
Sambuanga Golf Course.

**[02:18:26.360] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002433)  
So ito po yung mga nasa pipeline namin.

**[02:18:29.040] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002434)  
Aside from the other projects,

**[02:18:30.000] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002435)  
like the Burham Park.

**[02:18:30.960] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002436)  
How many hotels sa GM?

**[02:18:32.480] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002437)  
We have at least four, Mr. Chair, na hotels.

**[02:18:36.200] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002438)  
Ano to? Yung Mount Dada?

**[02:18:37.360] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002439)  
Mount Dada.

**[02:18:38.080] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002440)  
Mount Dada, Manawe.

**[02:18:39.860] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002441)  
Then Balikasag, Mr. Chair.

**[02:18:41.780] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002442)  
And then the other one is Gardens of Malasag, Mr. Chair.

**[02:18:46.120] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002443)  
So yan po yung mga areas namin na inaayos as of now.

**[02:18:50.460] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002444)  
But aside from this one, sir, we're also supporting the LGUs from other projects,

**[02:18:54.800] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002445)  
like as I mentioned a while ago, the rehabilitation of Burham Park sa Burakay,

**[02:19:00.000] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002446)  
pa rin po kami sa Siargao, we're also part on the rehabilitation.

**[02:19:05.200] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002447)  
So yun lang po ang amin na different tourist facilities ang aming binibuilt,

**[02:19:10.180] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002448)  
which is more on vertical, including on the PCSSD, on the dive tourism, Mr. Chair.

**[02:19:15.140] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002449)  
We're also providing the hyperbaric chamber sa mga different dive destinations po natin.

**[02:19:20.860] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002450)  
So these were all being funded by the travel tax, Mr. Chair.

**[02:19:24.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002451)  
So what is your request, Dr. Lapid?

**[02:19:30.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002452)  
Ano hong request ninyo?

**[02:19:31.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002453)  
Na po pwede ituloy muna hanggang December yung pagkukulek ng travel tax?

**[02:19:37.420] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002454)  
Sir, we humbly request to your honor, Mr. Chair,

**[02:19:41.980] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002455)  
baka pwede po munang magkaroon tayo ng transition period for the travel tax.

**[02:19:47.360] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002456)  
We don't object with any denotion of the abolishment, Mr. Chair,

**[02:19:51.600] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002457)  
but as of now, with the current fiscal situation, Mr. Chair,

**[02:19:55.940] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002458)  
medyo may hirapan ho ang ahensya namin, not only us,

**[02:20:00.000] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002459)  
the tourism industry, when it comes to the infrastructure support,

**[02:20:04.060] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002460)  
e baka magkaroon po, sir, ng konting consideration to expand it for the meantime.

**[02:20:09.280] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002461)  
Since for 2027, sir, we don't have any budget that was given to us.

**[02:20:15.480] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002462)  
So how are the obligated projects na ginagawa ho namin?

**[02:20:19.000] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002463)  
How are we going to continue and sustain?

**[02:20:21.260] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002464)  
Plus the other in our pipeline, paano ho yan, Mr. Chair,

**[02:20:24.300] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002465)  
which we're also asking DBM about that question.

**[02:20:28.040] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002466)  
So in the meantime, sir, kung habang wala,

**[02:20:29.860] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002467)  
kung wala pong pera ang national government,

**[02:20:31.960] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002468)  
we humbly seek na requesting na baka pwede magkaroon muna po ng extension for the meantime,

**[02:20:37.400] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002469)  
habang wala pong pera na pang-replace dun sa travel tax, Mr. Chair.

**[02:20:43.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002470)  
That's the reason why I invited DBM.

**[02:20:47.400] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002471)  
Hindi na sumipot. Natakot siguro. Baka walang masagot.

**[02:20:50.660] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002472)  
Baka nahihina sa pantalon yung tao na yan.

**[02:20:53.660] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002473)  
But anyway, sige po, we're looking to this.

**[02:20:56.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002474)  
We understand where you're coming from.

**[02:20:59.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002475)  
Mahirap nga ho yun.

**[02:21:01.500] Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito** (asr-002475-split-2)  
Tama ka. Tama, Mr. Chair.

**[02:21:03.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002476)  
Pag nasa pipeline na yung project, anong gagawin? Hindi na po pondohan.

**[02:21:07.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002477)  
So kailangan ho siguro.

**[02:21:09.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002478)  
Pero kailangan, we have to sit down with DBM.

**[02:21:12.860] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002479)  
Thank you, Mr. Chair.

**[02:21:14.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002480)  
Unfortunately, hindi ko makita eh.

**[02:21:16.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002481)  
Pag nakita ko ho yung bukas.

**[02:21:18.860] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002482)  
Salamat po.

**[02:21:19.860] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002483)  
Thank you, Mr. Chair.

**[02:21:20.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002484)  
Thank you po.

**[02:21:21.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002485)  
Comsec, who's next to present?

**[02:21:23.860] Committee Secretary** (asr-002486)  
Next to present their budget is the Duty Free Philippines Corporation.

**[02:21:27.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002487)  
Duty Free, how long is your presentation?

**[02:21:29.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002488)  
Six slides, sir. Maybe less.

**[02:21:32.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002489)  
Okay, can you do that quickly?

**[02:21:34.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002490)  
Because meron po nang malakanyang na family day po ngayon.

**[02:21:38.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002491)  
Sumasobra na tayo.

**[02:21:40.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002492)  
Hanggang alas-singko lang dapat. Go ahead, proceed po.

**[02:21:42.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002493)  
Thank you. Good afternoon, Mr. Chair and distinguished members of the committee.

**[02:21:47.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002494)  
Allow me to present the, for year 2027, proposed corporate operating budget of Duty Free Philippines Corporation.

**[02:21:55.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002495)  
Next slide, please.

**[02:21:57.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002496)  
Next slide, please.

**[02:22:07.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002497)  
DFPC is a government corporation mandated to operate duty and tax-free merchandising system to serve tourists and returning Filipino travelers, generate foreign exchange, and contribute revenues to the government.

**[02:22:19.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002498)  
Our for year 2027 program is anchored on fulfilling this mandate while strengthening DFPC's sustainability.

**[02:22:26.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002499)  
With its existing 18 stores strategically located in international gateways.

**[02:22:33.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002500)  
Next slide, please.

**[02:22:36.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002501)  
Yeah, next slide.

**[02:22:39.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002502)  
So, for year 2027, DFPC proposes total sources of funds of 3.134 billion, of which 2.808 billion is internally generated revenue.

**[02:22:50.020] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002503)  
And 326.326 million

**[02:22:53.400] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002504)  
is DBM capitalization

**[02:22:55.600] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002505)  
pursuant to RA 9593.

**[02:22:58.820] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002506)  
Our total program uses amount to approximately 2.996 billion primarily for MOOE, capital investments,

**[02:23:08.300] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002507)  
and personal services.

**[02:23:10.000] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002508)  
The capitalization will support strategic investments intended to strengthen DFPC revenue generating capacity.

**[02:23:18.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002509)  
Next slide, please.

**[02:23:20.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002510)  
Next slide, please.

**[02:23:22.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002511)  
Sales declined significantly during the pandemic, reaching a low of approximately $35 million in 2021.

**[02:23:32.240] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002512)  
If you've noticed, sales recovered to $103 million in 2023, but declined to $82 million in 2025.

**[02:23:42.560] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002513)  
As of August 2026, sales stand at approximately $45.7 million.

**[02:23:49.280] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002514)  
And the main contributors to the decrease in sales primarily change in retail landscape, customer buying behavior, competition, high operating costs and airport concession fees, and of course, currency exchange volatility.

**[02:24:07.260] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002515)  
These figures highlight the need to strengthen our retail operations and extend our revenue base.

**[02:24:14.240] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002516)  
Next slide, please.

**[02:24:16.560] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002517)  
Despite these challenges, we would like to...

**[02:24:19.280] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002518)  
We would like to highlight DFPC's total remittances to the Department of Tourism, total of 10.401 billion, reflecting the corporate sustained contribution to the tourism sector.

**[02:24:32.300] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002519)  
So that's about 250 million pesos a year.

**[02:24:37.380] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002520)  
Next slide, please.

**[02:24:40.980] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002521)  
This is in relation to the proposed expansion budget of 326 million under...

**[02:24:48.520] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002522)  
For year 2027 NEP, this is intended to fund the development and expansion of DFPC's retail operations at key international gateways, particularly NAIA Terminals 1 and 3.

**[02:25:02.620] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002523)  
This will increase revenue generating capacity, improve service to international travelers, and provide additional market access for filament-made products.

**[02:25:12.360] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002524)  
This is in support of the Department of Tourism program to promote and strengthen local products and Filipino brands.

**[02:25:22.940] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002525)  
Next slide, please.

**[02:25:25.300] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002526)  
Next slide.

**[02:25:29.080] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002527)  
Next slide, please.

**[02:25:38.980] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002530)  
Next slide, please.

**[02:25:42.620] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002531)  
So, in summary, DFPC's for year 2027 proposal is focused on financial sustainability, strategic investments, comment

**[02:25:48.520] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002532)  
and operational efficiency.

**[02:25:50.520] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002533)  
Our objective is to strengthen sales,

**[02:25:53.100] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002534)  
improve our financial position,

**[02:25:55.280] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002535)  
maximize the use of government resources,

**[02:25:57.380] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002536)  
and ultimately increase

**[02:25:58.520] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002537)  
the FPC's contribution to the government.

**[02:26:01.680] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002538)  
Thank you, Mr. Chair.

**[02:26:03.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002539)  
Thank you.

**[02:26:05.060] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002540)  
A couple of questions,

**[02:26:08.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002541)  
COO Sinko.

**[02:26:11.740] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002542)  
Why should

**[02:26:13.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002543)  
the requested

**[02:26:14.880] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002544)  
326 million subsidy

**[02:26:16.720] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002545)  
be provided

**[02:26:17.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002546)  
despite the apparent loss

**[02:26:20.340] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002547)  
in 2025?

**[02:26:23.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002548)  
Are you...

**[02:26:24.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002549)  
Yan po yung tatanihin po

**[02:26:26.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002550)  
sa atin.

**[02:26:28.100] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002551)  
Thank you for that question, Mr. Chair.

**[02:26:30.780] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002552)  
Just to provide context

**[02:26:32.860] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002553)  
as to the request of

**[02:26:34.260] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002554)  
326 million,

**[02:26:35.980] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002555)  
when Tourism Act

**[02:26:38.340] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002556)  
was enacted in 2009,

**[02:26:41.120] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002557)  
meron pong

**[02:26:41.860] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002558)  
authorized capitalization po

**[02:26:43.820] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002559)  
si Duty Free na

**[02:26:45.880] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002560)  
amounting to 500 million.

**[02:26:47.460] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002561)  
Supposedly po

**[02:26:49.220] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002562)  
when the

**[02:26:50.640] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002563)  
law was passed,

**[02:26:51.980] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002564)  
meron po siyang equity.

**[02:26:53.800] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002565)  
However,

**[02:26:54.480] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002566)  
it was not given.

**[02:26:55.940] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002567)  
In fact,

**[02:26:56.360] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002568)  
sometime

**[02:26:57.320] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002569)  
2015

**[02:26:58.560] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002570)  
up to present,

**[02:27:02.320] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002571)  
may mga request po

**[02:27:03.340] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002572)  
to secure that

**[02:27:04.620] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002573)  
authorized capitalization.

**[02:27:06.980] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002574)  
However,

**[02:27:08.560] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002575)  
those series of requests

**[02:27:09.820] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002576)  
were denied

**[02:27:10.480] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002577)  
because of

**[02:27:11.640] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002578)  
fiscal,

**[02:27:13.480] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002579)  
tight fiscal space,

**[02:27:15.200] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002580)  
hindi po siya priority.

**[02:27:16.820] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002581)  
Now po,

**[02:27:17.460] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002582)  
for this year,

**[02:27:18.560] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002583)  
we attempted to

**[02:27:20.360] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002584)  
secure that

**[02:27:21.740] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002585)  
capitalization

**[02:27:23.340] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002586)  
which resulted

**[02:27:24.700] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002587)  
for us to provide

**[02:27:26.120] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002588)  
to DBN po

**[02:27:28.680] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002589)  
ano po yung mga

**[02:27:29.780] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002590)  
projects na

**[02:27:31.080] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002591)  
pagkagamitan

**[02:27:32.880] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002592)  
nung authorized

**[02:27:34.380] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002593)  
capitalization.

**[02:27:35.960] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002594)  
So,

**[02:27:37.180] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002595)  
primarily po,

**[02:27:39.580] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002596)  
since this will be used

**[02:27:41.280] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002597)  
for the expansion

**[02:27:42.760] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002598)  
of NAIA

**[02:27:43.940] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002599)  
terminals,

**[02:27:46.020] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002600)  
we've put

**[02:27:47.460] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002601)  
projected that

**[02:27:48.220] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002602)  
if these new stores

**[02:27:49.740] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002603)  
are constructed,

**[02:27:52.860] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002604)  
this will

**[02:27:53.500] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002605)  
generate

**[02:27:55.000] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002606)  
about

**[02:27:56.180] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002607)  
78 million

**[02:27:57.580] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002608)  
in sales.

**[02:27:59.380] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002609)  
So, that

**[02:27:59.660] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002610)  
So, what you're saying

**[02:28:01.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002611)  
COO Sinko,

**[02:28:03.060] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002612)  
itong 326

**[02:28:04.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002613)  
is to build

**[02:28:05.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002614)  
more

**[02:28:05.560] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002615)  
duty-free

**[02:28:06.480] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002616)  
stores or shops?

**[02:28:08.280] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002617)  
Yes, Mr. Chair.

**[02:28:09.260] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002618)  
Ito po sa tingin ninyo

**[02:28:10.820] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002619)  
ang problema

**[02:28:11.440] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002620)  
kaya hindi po

**[02:28:12.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002621)  
duty-free

**[02:28:13.440] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002622)  
or Philippine duty-free

**[02:28:14.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002623)  
is not making money

**[02:28:15.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002624)  
dahil kulang siya?

**[02:28:17.260] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002625)  
Or,

**[02:28:17.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002626)  
is it?

**[02:28:19.240] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002627)  
Ito po,

**[02:28:19.660] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002628)  
feedback lang

**[02:28:20.400] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002629)  
sa akin,

**[02:28:21.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002630)  
ano po,

**[02:28:21.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002631)  
ng mga

**[02:28:22.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002632)  
turista,

**[02:28:23.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002633)  
ng mga OFWs.

**[02:28:25.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002634)  
Ikaw,

**[02:28:25.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002635)  
bumibili ba ka?

**[02:28:26.220] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002636)  
Hindi po eh.

**[02:28:26.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002637)  
Bakit?

**[02:28:27.380] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002638)  
Wala po mabili.

**[02:28:28.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002639)  
Kasi yung

**[02:28:29.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002640)  
bibiliin ko po dyan,

**[02:28:30.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002641)  
mabibili ko na sa SNR.

**[02:28:32.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002642)  
Kasi po,

**[02:28:33.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002643)  
yung one,

**[02:28:34.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002644)  
mabibili ko na sa SM,

**[02:28:35.800] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002645)  
punta na lang po ako

**[02:28:36.560] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002646)  
SM,

**[02:28:37.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002647)  
bibili po ako

**[02:28:37.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002648)  
ng coach na bag

**[02:28:38.640] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002649)  
doon sa misis ko.

**[02:28:40.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002650)  
Wala daw talaga

**[02:28:40.740] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002651)  
yung mga high-end

**[02:28:41.480] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002652)  
or even

**[02:28:42.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002653)  
foreigners

**[02:28:43.060] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002654)  
going back home.

**[02:28:44.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002655)  
Wala pong makita

**[02:28:45.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002656)  
na mabili.

**[02:28:46.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002657)  
Bibili ng konti

**[02:28:46.820] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002658)  
ng tsokolate,

**[02:28:47.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002659)  
pero wala po yung

**[02:28:48.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002660)  
pasalubong.

**[02:28:49.720] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002661)  
Wala yung mga Chinese,

**[02:28:50.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002662)  
mga Alak,

**[02:28:51.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002663)  
et cetera,

**[02:28:52.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002664)  
na the usual.

**[02:28:54.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002665)  
My question is,

**[02:28:57.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002666)  
are you guys making money

**[02:28:58.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002667)  
or are you losing?

**[02:29:00.320] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002668)  
Sir,

**[02:29:00.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002669)  
[unclear] po tayo.

**[02:29:02.410] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002670)  
Yeah, we're recovering

**[02:29:03.880] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002671)  
and we feel that,

**[02:29:07.060] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002672)  
kasi po,

**[02:29:07.820] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002673)  
well,

**[02:29:08.100] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002674)  
malaki yung impact

**[02:29:08.940] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002675)  
nung,

**[02:29:09.200] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002676)  
nung,

**[02:29:09.740] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002677)  
nung,

**[02:29:10.040] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002678)  
nung nag-pandemic ko,

**[02:29:11.680] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002679)  
so that changed

**[02:29:13.080] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002680)  
yung behavioral patterns

**[02:29:14.540] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002681)  
on how

**[02:29:15.180] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002682)  
customer

**[02:29:15.840] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002683)  
buys.

**[02:29:16.580] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002684)  
So,

**[02:29:17.460] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002685)  
ngayon po kasi,

**[02:29:18.260] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002686)  
before,

**[02:29:18.840] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002687)  
yung kalakasan talaga

**[02:29:19.860] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002688)  
ng duty-free

**[02:29:20.360] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002689)  
is mainly

**[02:29:20.860] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002690)  
yung accessible

**[02:29:21.720] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002691)  
to imported products,

**[02:29:23.280] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002692)  
very limited.

**[02:29:24.420] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002693)  
And which,

**[02:29:25.260] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002694)  
nung na-open yung space

**[02:29:26.460] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002695)  
niyan,

**[02:29:27.240] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002696)  
it allowed access.

**[02:29:28.900] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002697)  
So,

**[02:29:29.140] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002698)  
nagkaroon ho

**[02:29:29.580] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002699)  
ng competition.

**[02:29:30.800] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002700)  
But we feel that,

**[02:29:31.880] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002701)  
given this opportunity

**[02:29:33.620] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002702)  
to expand

**[02:29:34.460] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002703)  
alongside with it,

**[02:29:36.220] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002704)  
is to improve

**[02:29:36.980] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002705)  
the merchandise mix po.

**[02:29:38.580] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002706)  
Tama po kayo

**[02:29:39.280] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002707)  
and we fully recognize

**[02:29:41.140] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002708)  
that the,

**[02:29:42.100] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002709)  
kasi if you look at it

**[02:29:43.160] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002710)  
in our neighboring countries,

**[02:29:44.760] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002711)  
kung ano yung makikita

**[02:29:45.660] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002712)  
natin doon,

**[02:29:46.260] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002713)  
kung,

**[02:29:47.260] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002714)  
kumpleto.

**[02:29:47.760] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002715)  
So bakit naman ako pupunta

**[02:29:49.400] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002716)  
sa isang duty-free na

**[02:29:50.560] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002717)  
alam mong walang laman.

**[02:29:51.760] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002718)  
So,

**[02:29:52.260] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002719)  
in our minds na,

**[02:29:53.760] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002720)  
dapat talaga

**[02:29:54.760] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002721)  
for us to entice

**[02:29:56.260] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002722)  
yung customers

**[02:29:57.260] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002723)  
o yung mga tourists natin,

**[02:29:58.260] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002724)  
we have to have something na

**[02:29:59.240] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002758)  
Something different that we can offer.

**[02:30:04.060] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002759)  
Alam mo, Mr. Cinco, I believe we have to start studying, Secretary Matay, what we have to do with the duty-free Philippines.

**[02:30:14.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002760)  
Perhaps not in this administration, perhaps in the next administration.

**[02:30:19.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002761)  
Kung ganito po ng ganito, panahon pa po ni Pinoy, Duterte, ngayon parang hirap na hirap po siya talagang.

**[02:30:28.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002762)  
So, I guess, siguro through your administration now, we have to make a study.

**[02:30:35.960] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002763)  
Will it be better off if we just sell it to somewhere else?

**[02:30:39.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002764)  
Kasi previous administrations po, they were interested buyers.

**[02:30:43.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002765)  
You have the King Power of Thailand, you have the Lotte of South Korea, there's even DFS of the United States.

**[02:30:52.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002766)  
Tingnan nga ho natin and they're offering to buy 4 billion, 5 billion.

**[02:30:55.800] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002767)  
May commission po tayo yearly.

**[02:30:57.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002768)  
Siyempre, isipin natin mga tao, madi-displace.

**[02:31:00.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002769)  
Then, perhaps we can tell them to absorb some of our people.

**[02:31:04.380] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002770)  
Then may mga experience na ho ito.

**[02:31:06.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002771)  
Why don't you do that, Chief Operating Officer Cinco, and probably put up a study and you can submit it to this committee para next administration mailatag na po natin.

**[02:31:17.720] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002772)  
Because I'm sure this administration, wala na ho tayong oras, we don't have time.

**[02:31:21.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002773)  
So, we're looking at the next administration siguro.

**[02:31:24.380] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002774)  
Can you do that?

**[02:31:25.680] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002775)  
Julie noted, sir.

**[02:31:26.740] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002776)  
We will look into it kung ano po yung pwedeng gawin.

**[02:31:30.980] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002777)  
As far as I know po kasi right now, it will require legislation.

**[02:31:34.920] DFPC COO Patrick Joel M. Cinco** (asr-002778)  
So, yung po yung pag-aaralan po natin.

**[02:31:36.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002779)  
Exactly. Thank you. Thank you, Patrick Cinco.

**[02:31:40.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002780)  
Comsec, who's next?

**[02:31:41.700] Committee Secretary** (asr-002781)  
Next to present their budget is the Nayong Pilipino Foundation.

**[02:31:47.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002782)  
How long is your presentation, Nayong Pilipino?

**[02:31:49.500] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002783)  
It's, I think, 10 slides of which 5 are photos.

**[02:31:52.900] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002784)  
So, I'll make it very quick.

**[02:31:53.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002785)  
So, how many minutes would that, Ma'am?

**[02:31:56.220] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002786)  
Ah, fabul?

**[02:31:57.220] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002787)  
Fabul, yes. Thank you.

**[02:31:58.580] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002788)  
Ah, good afternoon.

**[02:31:59.220] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002789)  
How many minutes po that, is that?

**[02:32:00.560] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002790)  
Ah, 10 minutes, about 10 minutes.

**[02:32:03.240] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002791)  
Is that all right?

**[02:32:03.740] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002792)  
Can you cut it shorter?

**[02:32:04.800] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002793)  
Probably, just go to your budget.

**[02:32:07.800] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002794)  
How much are you requesting?

**[02:32:09.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002795)  
That's what I have a couple of questions for you.

**[02:32:12.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002796)  
Go ahead, po. Go ahead.

**[02:32:13.840] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002797)  
Actually, sir, if directly to the budget, because we don't really secure any funds from the national government.

**[02:32:20.220] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002798)  
You don't have subsidies.

**[02:32:21.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002799)  
Sige, po. Sige, po.

**[02:32:22.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002800)  
Try to make your, make short your presentation, please.

**[02:32:24.800] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002801)  
So, the Nayong Pilipino Foundation.

**[02:32:25.920] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002802)  
Thank you, sir.

**[02:32:27.140] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002806)  
The Nayong Pilipino Foundation is focused on establishing a cultural hub that inspires Filipino creativity, green spaces, and sustainable park operation, in addition to supporting the Philippine tourism industry through research, development, and training.

**[02:32:43.920] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002807)  
Pending the development of the Nayong Pilipino Cultural Park, which is currently under review, we are at the helm of dissemination of our programs on Macanayon, Filipinization,

**[02:32:55.380] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002808)  
Palengke Tourism,

**[02:32:56.880] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002814)  
and soon our festival management program.

**[02:33:00.480] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002815)  
We have trained 1,246 persons from 17 regions from various schools and LGUs.

**[02:33:08.880] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002816)  
We have 3,000 artifacts for our museum,

**[02:33:11.840] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002817)  
which we have displayed at the Clark Expo site in Pampanga for 14 years from 2007 to 2021

**[02:33:20.180] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002818)  
and at the Tarlac Provincial Museum for the past three years, 2023 to 2026.

**[02:33:27.200] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002819)  
We now have select artifacts on display at the Ayala Museum,

**[02:33:32.300] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002820)  
the Talikang Pilipino Gallery II, the National Museum in Iloilo, and the National Museum in Zamboanga.

**[02:33:39.200] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002821)  
Our current space, while awaiting our park development program,

**[02:33:44.380] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002822)  
is currently maintaining a bike trail of 3 kilometers,

**[02:33:48.620] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002823)  
an arboretum with 3,000 native trees developed with the Energy Development Corporation,

**[02:33:54.600] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002824)  
an area for disc golf,

**[02:33:56.160] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002825)  
and an area for camping.

**[02:33:58.380] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002826)  
This is a favorite place for nature and sports enthusiasts,

**[02:34:01.960] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002827)  
and for 2025 till today, we have had 6,500 visitors.

**[02:34:07.900] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002828)  
Our park development program is a priority of the current Board of Trustees.

**[02:34:12.860] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002829)  
We are updating the Comprehensive Master Plan, which was prepared by a previous board in 2021.

**[02:34:19.560] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002830)  
We are updating the NEDA-approved 2 billion budget,

**[02:34:23.180] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002831)  
as endorsed by Secretary Frasco,

**[02:34:25.460] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002832)  
approved in 2024,

**[02:34:27.460] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002833)  
and effective till 2028.

**[02:34:29.460] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002834)  
We are reviewing other possible financial options with PPP, etc.,

**[02:34:35.460] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002835)  
and we are finalizing procurement process to have a consultant prepare our feasibility study.

**[02:34:41.460] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002836)  
We are eagerly moving forward on this project to be able to provide the Filipino people a truly cultural park they will enjoy and be proud of.

**[02:34:51.540] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002837)  
The Nayong Pilipino Foundation

**[02:34:53.320] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002838)  
does not receive a budget

**[02:34:54.920] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002839)  
from the national government.

**[02:34:56.460] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002840)  
Our resources come from

**[02:34:57.760] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002841)  
our corporate investment fund

**[02:34:59.260] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002842)  
and revenue from our activities.

**[02:35:01.780] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002843)  
We ensure that we only spend

**[02:35:03.580] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002844)  
what we have on hand.

**[02:35:05.740] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002849)  
But we also pay our taxes and dividends, and as of today, dividends, 17 million, real property taxes up to 2026 is 539 million, and BIR income taxes, a total of 173 million.

**[02:35:23.600] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002850)  
Our annual budget allocation is for payment of taxes alone, particularly RPT, is about 30% of our budget.

**[02:35:32.320] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002851)  
Our budget for 2027 is 73 million, with personnel services, 20 million, MOOE is 50 million, and capital outlay of 1.378.

**[02:35:46.940] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002852)  
We are aware that we also need to earn revenue from other sources, so we are working on the following revenue-generating activities.

**[02:35:56.300] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002853)  
We have a partnership with the National Youth Commission for the integration of the Bacanayan Cores,

**[02:36:01.900] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002854)  
partnership with

**[02:36:02.300] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002855)  
various colleges and universities,

**[02:36:04.500] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002856)  
partnership with the Department of Tourism and DILG for LGU training,

**[02:36:09.040] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002857)  
site activation projects like disc golf, biking, camping,

**[02:36:13.140] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002858)  
partnership with the Disc Golf Association for an international tournament with 12 countries,

**[02:36:19.700] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002859)  
and partnership with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines for their camping site.

**[02:36:24.100] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002860)  
Our other performance indicators include ARTA, Customer Satisfaction Rating of 97.82,

**[02:36:30.680] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002861)  
we are ISO,

**[02:36:32.300] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002862)  
9,001 certified,

**[02:36:34.800] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002863)  
our GCG PES scorecard is 97% in 2025,

**[02:36:40.020] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002864)  
our budget utilization is currently at 53%,

**[02:36:43.200] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002865)  
as we will still be paying our RPT year-end for the 2027 season.

**[02:36:49.980] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002866)  
So, this is my presentation now, Secretary, Senator, yeah.

**[02:36:57.260] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002867)  
Thank you, ma'am.

**[02:37:00.340] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002868)  
Tanong ko lang po.

**[02:37:02.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002869)  
Tinanong po ako ng anak ko, "Saan po ba itong Nayong Pilipino, Dad?"

**[02:37:06.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002870)  
Saan na po ito ngayon?

**[02:37:08.880] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002871)  
I'm sorry, ma'am, kasi ang alam ko Nayong Pilipino when I was in grade school,

**[02:37:12.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002872)  
nandiyan po sa Pasay, malapit sa airport.

**[02:37:15.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002873)  
Kaya giniba-giba na po.

**[02:37:16.420] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002874)  
Sabi ko, saan na kayo lilipat itong mga ito?

**[02:37:18.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002875)  
Saan na ba kayo nakikita?

**[02:37:20.100] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002876)  
Actually, sir, we left Tarlac Museum, all our artifacts were there, just this year, 2026.

**[02:37:27.100] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002877)  
But we have a site, sir, in Paranaque.

**[02:37:31.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002878)  
Natayo na ba? Wala pa?

**[02:37:32.960] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002879)  
No, not yet.

**[02:37:33.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002880)  
Not yet?

**[02:37:34.280] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002881)  
Hopefully, within this year, we can ground break if we already finalize all the technical details.

**[02:37:42.120] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002882)  
Okay, kasi hinahanap ng anak ko, hindi ko rin ho alam eh.

**[02:37:44.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002883)  
Ginu-google ko, saan na ba ito?

**[02:37:46.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002884)  
Eh para kayong, para kayong sasakyan, palipat-lipat, ano, dapat meron tayong fixed na?

**[02:37:52.380] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002885)  
And we have our signage in small museums.

**[02:37:55.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002886)  
When I was in grade school, I love that place.

**[02:37:57.260] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002887)  
It's very nice.

**[02:37:57.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002888)  
It's educational.

**[02:38:00.140] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002889)  
Yes.

**[02:38:00.240] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002890)  
Tapos marami po mga students.

**[02:38:01.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002891)  
Studyante.

**[02:38:01.860] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002892)  
Yes.

**[02:38:02.540] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002893)  
Tama po.

**[02:38:03.260] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002894)  
So, ngayon ba, may mandato po kayo, di ba, under presidential decree to establish parks, recreation center, libraries, etc., etc.?

**[02:38:15.560] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002895)  
Research, yes.

**[02:38:16.380] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002896)  
How would you execute that mandate kung ang budget niyo lang para sa capital outlay, 1.5 million?

**[02:38:23.660] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002897)  
Actually, the budget we have is 73M, but if we are able to get the NEDA budget,

**[02:38:30.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002898)  
All right.

**[02:38:31.180] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002899)  
2 billion, that was based on the 2021 study that was made, but probably by 2026, it would be much higher.

**[02:38:39.840] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002900)  
But we are looking at other PPP options and other financial opportunities.

**[02:38:45.860] NPF Executive Director Leonila R. Fabul** (asr-002901)  
Thank you, po.

**[02:38:46.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002902)  
Thank you.

**[02:38:47.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002903)  
All right.

**[02:38:47.960] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002904)  
Comsec?

**[02:38:49.100] Committee Secretary** (asr-002905)  
Next to present is the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority.

**[02:38:55.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002906)  
Dr. Lapid, how long is your presentation, sir?

**[02:38:57.940] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002907)  
Sir, if I may, if we can just submit the...

**[02:39:00.540] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002908)  
Or go directly to the budget.

**[02:39:01.880] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002909)  
Can you just go directly to the budget?

**[02:39:03.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002910)  
And I know you're having a headache right now because once we remove that travel tax, you really have a big headache.

**[02:39:11.920] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002911)  
So, please go ahead.

**[02:39:16.660] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002912)  
For 2027, under our corporate operating budget, Mr. Chair, we submitted, our board has approved the 7.731,676 billion.

**[02:39:30.700] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002913)  
Together with the CHED share and the NCCA share.

**[02:39:35.280] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002914)  
For the TIEZA share, Mr. Chair, our proposed budget is 4.038 billion, which is a breakdown to our travel tax collection, which is 3.6.

**[02:39:49.120] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002915)  
Our receipts from the entities of 202 million, fees and charges coming from our tourism enterprise zones, which is 4.9.

**[02:39:56.440] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002916)  
Concession fee from our Puraki Island Water Company, 54 million.

**[02:40:01.000] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002917)  
From our other business income, which is 3.74.

**[02:40:05.460] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002918)  
That's coming from Corregidor and Hyperbatic Chamber.

**[02:40:08.880] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002919)  
Our other sources of income is 44.71.

**[02:40:12.840] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002920)  
That's coming from our rent, from our facilities and properties.

**[02:40:16.500] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002921)  
And our regulatory office, which is 35.48 million.

**[02:40:22.480] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002922)  
And our personal services is 738 million.

**[02:40:27.560] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002923)  
Our MOE is 1.077 billion.

**[02:40:30.540] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002924)  
Our equipment outlays 53.43 million.

**[02:40:33.820] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002925)  
And our improv project for 2027 will be 2.17 billion pesos, Mr. Chair.

**[02:40:42.360] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002926)  
So that would be for our budget for 2027, Mr. Chair.

**[02:40:46.440] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002927)  
One question lang po.

**[02:40:48.680] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002928)  
Yes, sir.

**[02:40:50.400] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002929)  
According to the Commission on Audit Findings, sir, Dr. Lapid,

**[02:40:55.260] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002930)  
Your office was not able to effectively implement daw a significant number,

**[02:41:00.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002931)  
of locally funded projects, with a contract cost of 3.3 billion.

**[02:41:04.800] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002932)  
Ano na hong status nito?

**[02:41:06.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002933)  
Naibigay niyo na po ba? Nasagot niyo na ang TIEZA?

**[02:41:09.260] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002934)  
What's going on here?

**[02:41:11.120] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002935)  
Mr. Chair, ito pong 3.3 are part of the funding na natanggalan po ng pondo,

**[02:41:17.260] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002936)  
project na natanggalan ng funding during the pandemic, Mr. Chair.

**[02:41:20.380] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002937)  
Because kinuhanan po kami ng 12 billion na budget namin ng Department of Finance

**[02:41:26.920] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002938)  
para i- gawin po, pondohan yung Bayanihan [unclear] One.

**[02:41:31.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002939)  
So, this was taken from your budget, this 3.3.

**[02:41:34.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002940)  
Okay.

**[02:41:35.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002941)  
So, it wasn't your fault?

**[02:41:37.360] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002942)  
No, sir.

**[02:41:38.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002943)  
Have you explained this to Commission on Audit?

**[02:41:40.440] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002944)  
Yes, sir.

**[02:41:40.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002945)  
Do they know?

**[02:41:41.320] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002946)  
We did po.

**[02:41:42.080] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002947)  
We submitted, sir.

**[02:41:43.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002948)  
So, you've already satisfied their query?

**[02:41:45.800] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002949)  
Actually, sir, we already got unqualified opinion coming from them.

**[02:41:49.860] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002950)  
So, we submitted everything sa kanila po.

**[02:41:52.220] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002951)  
Very good. Thank you, Dr. Lapid.

**[02:41:54.120] TIEZA COO Mark T. Lapid** (asr-002952)  
Thank you, sir.

**[02:41:54.600] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002953)  
Comsec?

**[02:41:55.340] Committee Secretary** (asr-002954)  
Next to present their budget is the Philippine Retirement Authority.

**[02:42:00.540] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002955)  
Good afternoon, Mr. Chair.

**[02:42:05.420] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002956)  
I'm not going to last very long because we are not asking for money from the government.

**[02:42:11.120] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002957)  
Instead, we're bringing money to the government.

**[02:42:13.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-002958)  
That's good to hear.

**[02:42:16.580] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002959)  
Just give me five minutes so I can bring up what we have done so far for the government.

**[02:42:23.240] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002960)  
The mandate of PRA, Philippine Retirement Authority,

**[02:42:26.460] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002961)  
is really aside from making the Philippines haven,

**[02:42:30.540] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002962)  
and for foreign retirees,

**[02:42:32.540] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002963)  
is to increase the foreign currency reserve of our country.

**[02:42:37.840] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002964)  
And I think we have done that because so far, as of now,

**[02:42:41.540] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002965)  
we have in our banks a total of 654 million U.S. dollars.

**[02:42:49.680] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002966)  
And by the end of this year, we expect it to go beyond the 700 million mark.

**[02:42:56.220] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002967)  
And I think that alone is proof that we have reached,

**[02:43:00.680] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002968)  
our mandate.

**[02:43:01.720] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002969)  
The other mandate, as I mentioned earlier,

**[02:43:03.720] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002970)  
was to make the Philippines a haven for foreign retirees.

**[02:43:08.680] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002971)  
We just received two back-to-back awards,

**[02:43:12.320] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002972)  
international awards.

**[02:43:13.780] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002973)  
First, last year, TripZilla, which is a very popular booking platform,

**[02:43:20.200] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002974)  
declared that the Philippines is the best retirement destination in Asia.

**[02:43:26.600] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002975)  
Early this year, a London-based agency called

**[02:43:30.540] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002976)  
Expat Repatriation Index announced that the Philippines

**[02:43:36.080] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002977)  
is the number one retirement destination in the world.

**[02:43:40.340] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002978)  
Between the two, I have better respect for the second,

**[02:43:44.380] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002979)  
because the conclusion of coming up with the number one retirement destination for the Philippines

**[02:43:51.700] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002980)  
was based on a rating system.

**[02:43:54.200] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002981)  
They had five categories.

**[02:43:56.200] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002982)  
First category was accessibility of a retirement visa.

**[02:44:00.540] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002983)  
And they assigned 20 points for each category.

**[02:44:03.840] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002984)  
Twenty points for the accessibility of a retirement visa.

**[02:44:08.900] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002985)  
Twenty points for natural beauty of the country.

**[02:44:13.440] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002986)  
Third would be the cost of living.

**[02:44:15.380] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002987)  
Four would be hospitality index.

**[02:44:17.900] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002988)  
And the fifth would be healthcare.

**[02:44:20.640] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002989)  
We did very well in the first category,

**[02:44:24.480] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002990)  
which says so much about what the PRA has been doing.

**[02:44:29.680] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002991)  
we got a total, a perfect score of 20 points

**[02:44:33.780] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002992)  
for the first category, visa accessibility.

**[02:44:37.540] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002993)  
We didn't do too well in the healthcare category.

**[02:44:40.900] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002994)  
Thailand did better than us.

**[02:44:43.020] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002995)  
But when they totaled the whole thing,

**[02:44:45.580] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002996)  
we still ended up one point ahead of Thailand.

**[02:44:48.780] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002997)  
That's why we became the number one destination for the world.

**[02:44:53.620] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002998)  
Now, why is that important?

**[02:44:54.960] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-002999)  
The total, the global retirement in...

**[02:45:00.000] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003000)  
industry is estimated

**[02:45:01.920] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003001)  
to be valued at

**[02:45:03.220] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003002)  
70 trillion US dollars.

**[02:45:06.640] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003003)  
Now, if we are the number

**[02:45:07.900] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003004)  
one choice to be the retirement

**[02:45:09.940] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003005)  
destination, then we can get

**[02:45:11.840] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003006)  
a good chunk of that amount

**[02:45:13.540] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003007)  
as long as we continue to

**[02:45:15.840] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003008)  
do what we're doing now, promoting

**[02:45:17.780] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003009)  
to different parts of the world.

**[02:45:19.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003010)  
Sir, let me just ask you this question.

**[02:45:21.800] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003011)  
What are the basis for these people

**[02:45:24.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003012)  
to decide

**[02:45:26.060] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003013)  
to retire in our country

**[02:45:28.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003014)  
as foreigners?

**[02:45:28.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003015)  
What do they base it on?

**[02:45:35.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003016)  
Is it economy?

**[02:45:37.240] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003017)  
Is it tourism infrastructure?

**[02:45:40.100] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003018)  
Is it safety?

**[02:45:42.640] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003019)  
Feeling safe na

**[02:45:44.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003020)  
They will not be harmed

**[02:45:46.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003021)  
while they're here in the country

**[02:45:47.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003022)  
as they grow old?

**[02:45:48.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003023)  
What is it?

**[02:45:49.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003024)  
Or is it our beautiful women?

**[02:45:53.340] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003025)  
No, that's last.

**[02:45:55.660] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003026)  
The beautiful women

**[02:45:56.980] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003027)  
is being considered.

**[02:45:57.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003028)  
I mean, it might sound like a joke,

**[02:46:00.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003029)  
but what I'm saying, I'm proud of Filipinas.

**[02:46:02.400] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003030)  
Yes.

**[02:46:02.820] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003031)  
Well, we have beautiful ladies.

**[02:46:05.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003032)  
That's why we always win

**[02:46:07.420] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003033)  
in the international beauty pageants.

**[02:46:09.380] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003034)  
Yes.

**[02:46:09.800] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003035)  
Because we have beautiful women.

**[02:46:11.940] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003036)  
Yes, sir.

**[02:46:12.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003037)  
Kaya nga, that's my question to you.

**[02:46:14.440] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003038)  
Ano, which part of it?

**[02:46:15.960] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003039)  
Is it safety?

**[02:46:18.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003040)  
Is it mura, the economy

**[02:46:20.180] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003041)  
that their money's worth?

**[02:46:22.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003042)  
Is it tourism?

**[02:46:24.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003043)  
I mean, good surroundings?

**[02:46:26.540] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003044)  
What is it?

**[02:46:27.780] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003045)  
The number one criterion

**[02:46:29.180] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003046)  
that they consider

**[02:46:30.040] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003047)  
is the cost of living.

**[02:46:32.140] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003048)  
That's number one, cost of living.

**[02:46:33.560] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003049)  
The second factor is hospitality.

**[02:46:36.060] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003050)  
Our people's welcoming attitude.

**[02:46:38.220] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003051)  
They like that.

**[02:46:39.320] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003052)  
And the fact that we speak English

**[02:46:41.440] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003053)  
is also a very important factor for them.

**[02:46:45.300] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003054)  
And all the others follow.

**[02:46:47.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003055)  
Okay.

**[02:46:48.420] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003056)  
My last question for you, sir.

**[02:46:51.220] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003057)  
Yes, sir.

**[02:46:51.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003058)  
Is that in light of the Alice Guo case,

**[02:46:57.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003059)  
broader concerns it raised regarding the entry

**[02:47:00.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003060)  
and presence of foreign nationals in the Philippines,

**[02:47:03.380] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003061)  
how do you monitor that these people are really legit?

**[02:47:07.480] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003062)  
They're really retirees

**[02:47:08.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003063)  
or probably they're just spies from other countries, sir.

**[02:47:13.380] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003064)  
And how would you monitor that?

**[02:47:16.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003065)  
Na hindi na tayo napapasok dito ng mga ikang spies

**[02:47:23.380] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003066)  
in this country?

**[02:47:24.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003067)  
Kasi binabaan pa natin yung retirement age.

**[02:47:27.780] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003068)  
Yeah.

**[02:47:28.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003069)  
Go ahead.

**[02:47:29.780] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003070)  
First of all, before the monitoring system comes in,

**[02:47:33.080] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003071)  
the vetting process,

**[02:47:35.780] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003072)  
we improved the security measures

**[02:47:38.280] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003073)  
that we impose on these applicants,

**[02:47:40.980] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003074)  
especially for the PROC Chinese.

**[02:47:44.180] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003075)  
And we improve them by adding additional security measure.

**[02:47:50.080] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003076)  
For example,

**[02:47:50.880] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003077)  
we hired our own military intelligence officer

**[02:47:56.380] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003078)  
as our security.

**[02:47:57.780] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003079)  
Officer.

**[02:47:58.780] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003080)  
And he interviews all applicants face to face.

**[02:48:04.280] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003081)  
If cannot, it can be via Zoom.

**[02:48:06.280] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003082)  
But there's always a visual contact.

**[02:48:09.280] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003083)  
And this, the other thing that we did is many years ago

**[02:48:15.280] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003084)  
when these applicants, especially the Chinese,

**[02:48:19.280] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003085)  
they brought in their own interpreters.

**[02:48:21.720] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003086)  
So what we did, we hired our own interpreter

**[02:48:24.520] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003087)  
so that

**[02:48:26.060] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003088)  
you can get what

**[02:48:27.480] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003089)  
the red flags are during the conversation.

**[02:48:29.820] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003090)  
So all these additional features, sir,

**[02:48:32.360] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003091)  
we presented it before we could implement everything.

**[02:48:39.080] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003092)  
We presented the whole list of additional security measures

**[02:48:43.080] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003093)  
to former Secretary A?o of the NSC.

**[02:48:46.080] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003094)  
And he went over it and he approved of it.

**[02:48:49.080] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003095)  
And what I told him is,

**[02:48:51.080] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003096)  
if you could please write down your approval.

**[02:48:53.580] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003097)  
So he issued us a letter saying that it's enough.

**[02:48:57.580] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003098)  
The monitoring aspect,

**[02:48:59.080] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003099)  
the moment we come, we admit these additional applicants

**[02:49:04.580] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003100)  
and we approve their retirement visas,

**[02:49:07.580] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003101)  
we send their information to NICA every week.

**[02:49:11.080] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003102)  
A list of new retirees that have availed of our retirement visa

**[02:49:16.080] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003103)  
is given to NICA for monitoring.

**[02:49:19.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003104)  
How do they, how do you check their backgrounds?

**[02:49:21.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003105)  
I mean, you can only check their backgrounds

**[02:49:24.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003106)  
when they're already here or

**[02:49:27.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003107)  
or kahit na nandoon pa sila in another country,

**[02:49:29.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003108)  
in their own country.

**[02:49:30.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003109)  
Is there a way to check it?

**[02:49:32.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003110)  
Baka mamaya ito ay pedophile, itong retiree na ito.

**[02:49:35.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003111)  
Itong retiree na ito ay may kasong murder.

**[02:49:39.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003112)  
And then just want to retire or running away from their own laws.

**[02:49:44.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003113)  
Baka wanted po yun.

**[02:49:46.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003114)  
So how do you do that?

**[02:49:48.080] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003115)  
How do you check?

**[02:49:49.080] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003116)  
What we do, sir, is we have access to the Interpol database.

**[02:49:55.080] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003117)  
So we can check every applicant.

**[02:49:57.580] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003118)  
Aside from that, we require each applicant

**[02:50:00.580] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003119)  
to present to us a police clearance from their country of origin

**[02:50:04.580] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003120)  
and it must be apostilled

**[02:50:06.580] PRA General Manager and CEO Roberto Z. Zozobrado** (asr-003121)  
to be sure that it's factual and correct.

**[02:50:09.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003122)  
Alright, thank you, sir. Thank you, Mr. Sosobrado.

**[02:50:13.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003123)  
Let me go to Yusec Azurin.

**[02:50:15.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003124)  
Sir, anong ginagawa ninyo or what have you done?

**[02:50:18.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003125)  
May adjustments? Itong pong mga Israeli sa Siargao,

**[02:50:22.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003126)  
natapos na po ba yan?

**[02:50:24.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003127)  
Yung mga, yung holdapan po sa

**[02:50:27.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003128)  
El Nido.

**[02:50:29.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003129)  
Dabagamat hindi naman foreigners ang in-hold up,

**[02:50:31.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003130)  
kundi mga local community stores po doon.

**[02:50:34.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003131)  
How do you step up yung security of our tourists?

**[02:50:37.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003132)  
This is one of the reasons why medyo nagdadalawang isip sila.

**[02:50:41.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003133)  
I'd rather go to Vietnam kasi medyo tahimik.

**[02:50:45.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003134)  
I'd rather go, sasabihin, I'd rather go to Thailand, medyo safe doon.

**[02:50:49.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003135)  
So how, how, what are you doing right now?

**[02:50:53.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003136)  
Or what can be done?

**[02:50:54.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003137)  
I mean, may nakikita akong tourist police,

**[02:50:56.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003138)  
pero sa umaga lang.

**[02:50:58.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003139)  
Sa gabi, when I go around sa mga island tourist destinations,

**[02:51:04.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003140)  
parang nawawala na yung police natin sa umaga lang.

**[02:51:07.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003141)  
Or dito sa Metro Manila, nakikita ko sa gabi, palakad-lakad sila.

**[02:51:11.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003142)  
So anong adjustments ang ginagawa po ng DOT pertaining to this, to the safety?

**[02:51:17.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003143)  
Kasi yung pang-una magiging concern eh.

**[02:51:19.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003144)  
Will I, shall I bring my family to the Philippines?

**[02:51:22.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003145)  
My wife and my two kids?

**[02:51:24.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003146)  
Will it be safe if we go around the streets at night?

**[02:51:28.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003147)  
In Boracay, in El Nido, in wherever?

**[02:51:33.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003148)  
Will it be safe?

**[02:51:35.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003149)  
Ano ang programa nyo rito, Yusek Azurin?

**[02:51:40.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003150)  
Thank you, Mr. Chair, sir.

**[02:51:42.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003151)  
Good evening po.

**[02:51:43.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003152)  
I think, sir, one of the programs that we are pushing with the Department of Tourism right now is

**[02:51:51.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003153)  
to coordinate with the security sector.

**[02:51:54.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003154)  
The Philippine National Police, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Coast Guard

**[02:52:00.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003155)  
because they are a factor, sir, in keeping our country safe and secure.

**[02:52:07.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003156)  
And as a matter of fact, with respect to the problem in Siargao,

**[02:52:12.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003157)  
more or less, sir, mayroon tayong 500 na Israeli doon.

**[02:52:17.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003158)  
And sometimes, yung report kasi, sir, masyadong na-hype.

**[02:52:22.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003159)  
But for this year alone,

**[02:52:24.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003160)  
there are only about eight na cases against the Israelis

**[02:52:31.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003161)  
na they committed against other foreign visitors and sa mga locals po.

**[02:52:38.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003162)  
And these cases are already solved, sir.

**[02:52:42.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003163)  
Karamihan po ng kaso, sir, ay yung reckless imprudence resulting to damage to property or physical injury.

**[02:52:51.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003164)  
And lately, sir,

**[02:52:53.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003165)  
we coordinated with the Philippine National Police

**[02:52:55.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003166)  
because the DOT does not have any database on the crimes

**[02:53:03.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003167)  
that are being committed against our foreign tourists for the last five years.

**[02:53:07.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003168)  
And we were able, sir, to get from the IDM of the Philippine National Police.

**[02:53:13.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003169)  
And out of the 9,000, sir, na cases from 2022 to date, sir,

**[02:53:21.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003170)  
more than 50 percent po, sir, ay it's more on safety issues.

**[02:53:26.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003171)  
Like, sabi ko nga, sir, is reckless imprudence resulting to damage to property,

**[02:53:33.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003172)  
reckless imprudence resulting to damage that cause injury,

**[02:53:41.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003173)  
or sometimes, sir, homicide.

**[02:53:44.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003174)  
For the theft and robbery, sir, kukunti-kunti lamang po yun, sir.

**[02:53:49.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003175)  
Ang ginagawa po natin ngayon is we are trying to separate

**[02:53:53.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003176)  
what are the security issues and what are the safety issues

**[02:53:59.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003177)  
so that when we present, kasi, sir, ang PNP, AFP, and Coast Guard,

**[02:54:03.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003178)  
hindi naman silang humaharap, sir, sa mga embassies and sa DFA.

**[02:54:07.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003179)  
It's the DOT or the DFA.

**[02:54:09.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003180)  
That's why when the embassy issues a travel advisory na medyo negative, sir,

**[02:54:15.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003181)  
hindi po natin na nasasagot agad.

**[02:54:17.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003182)  
Now, sir,

**[02:54:18.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003183)  
we are trying to formulate our own database

**[02:54:23.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003184)  
so that we can brief any embassies, sir,

**[02:54:27.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003185)  
with respect sa mga travel advisories, sir, na ini-issue po nila, sir.

**[02:54:31.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003186)  
Have you or are you looking into this?

**[02:54:35.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003187)  
Sa TripAdvisor po,

**[02:54:37.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003188)  
pag tinype mo Intramuros, nakalagay po doon scam.

**[02:54:41.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003189)  
How are we going to resolve that?

**[02:54:44.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003190)  
So kung ako ang turista, hindi pa ako nakapunta sa Intramuros,

**[02:54:47.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003191)  
narinig ko lang sa office mate ko,

**[02:54:49.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003192)  
ah, it's beautiful there.

**[02:54:51.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003193)  
So na-type ko, diba, alam mo naman yung mga foreigner.

**[02:54:54.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003194)  
Intramuros.

**[02:54:56.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003195)  
Lalabas po doon mga scam.

**[02:54:58.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003196)  
Na-scam sila sa tricycle, na-scam sila sa kalesa,

**[02:55:02.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003197)  
overcharge sila, etc.

**[02:55:04.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003198)  
Mate-turn off ako,

**[02:55:06.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003199)  
how are we addressing this issue na itong mga scam na ito na,

**[02:55:11.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003200)  
sa lahat pa naman ng lugar, itong Intramuros pa?

**[02:55:14.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003201)  
Yes, sir.

**[02:55:15.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003202)  
Actually, sir, ito nga ho, sir, yung...

**[02:55:17.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003203)  
problema na nakikita natin, sir,

**[02:55:19.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003204)  
marami hong issues na hindi ho issue ng DOT

**[02:55:24.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003205)  
but concern ho ng DOT because

**[02:55:26.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003206)  
it affects really yung tourism industry natin, sir.

**[02:55:30.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003207)  
Because it's the DOT who promotes our country

**[02:55:33.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003208)  
to local and foreign visitors po, sir.

**[02:55:36.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003209)  
And we are proposing, sir, that

**[02:55:40.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003210)  
the Secretary of Tourism, sir,

**[02:55:44.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003211)  
will be the head of council, sir,

**[02:55:48.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003212)  
National Tourism for Safety and Security Council.

**[02:55:52.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003213)  
Kaya, sir, meron mga certain mga issues, sir, na

**[02:55:58.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003214)  
we need the cooperation of the LGU, sir.

**[02:56:02.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003215)  
And so far, sir, hindi ho lahat ng LGU ay nagkukumplay po ng mga requirement ng DOT.

**[02:56:08.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003216)  
Like, for example, sir, the accreditation po, sir.

**[02:56:12.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003217)  
Hindi ho lahat ay nagpapa-accredit sa DOT.

**[02:56:16.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003218)  
For example, sir, yun hong nangyaring

**[02:56:19.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003219)  
aksidente sa Aurora na may nalunod na Nigerian

**[02:56:23.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003220)  
and a basketballista, sir, sa Ateneo,

**[02:56:26.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003221)  
yun pong resort na pinuntahan doon, sir,

**[02:56:29.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003222)  
ay hindi ho accredited ng DOT.

**[02:56:33.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003223)  
So, saan po natin ipipinpoint yung accountability?

**[02:56:36.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003224)  
Is it yung LGU na nag-issue ng business permit?

**[02:56:42.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003225)  
Yung may-ari ng resort?

**[02:56:46.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003226)  
Yung PNP na hindi ho nakapag-patrol siya sa araw na yun?

**[02:56:50.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003227)  
Or yung Coast Guard, sir, na hindi ho niya tinitignan

**[02:56:53.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003228)  
o nagpo-post ng mga advisory kung kailan pwedeng lumangoy at hindi lumangoy yung mga turista?

**[02:57:00.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003229)  
In the same manner, sir, as yun pong another safety issue, sir,

**[02:57:04.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003230)  
yun pong nangyari ho, sir, na yung cable po ng zip line sa Bukidnon,

**[02:57:10.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003231)  
bali naputol po, nalaglag po yung isang Indian National 40 feet.

**[02:57:17.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003232)  
So, these are the things, sir, na hindi ho issue ng DOT

**[02:57:21.580] DOT Undersecretary Rodolfo Azurin Jr.** (asr-003233)  
pero concerned ng DOT because it affects yung mga foreign tourists.

**[02:57:26.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003234)  
Tama. Dapat bago mo bigyan ng business permit, dapat make sure na safe po yun, di po ba?

**[02:57:32.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003235)  
Yung mga nakikita po ako, DOT accredited, pinapaskil sa mga negosyo.

**[02:57:36.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003236)  
Ewan ko, talagang DOT accredited.

**[02:57:38.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003237)  
May mga restaurant na akong nakikita, DOT accredited, pero madumi pa.

**[02:57:42.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003238)  
Parang mas marami yung langaw kaysa sa tao.

**[02:57:45.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003239)  
So, paano maging DOT accredited yun?

**[02:57:48.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003240)  
Papupunta ka ng paliguan, pagkakalagay ka, DOT accredited yung beach.

**[02:57:53.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003241)  
Diyos ko po, hindi mong alam kung saan mo isasampay yung damit mo.

**[02:57:57.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003242)  
Kailangan mo pumunta sa ilalim ng puno ng nyug, doon mo ilagay yung mga damit mo.

**[02:58:01.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003243)  
How can that be DOT accredited?

**[02:58:03.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003244)  
Kaya I believe we really have to check on, Secretary Dita.

**[02:58:07.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003245)  
Hindi lang ito dapat maging concern ng local government unit.

**[02:58:11.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003246)  
Dapat din kasama kayo.

**[02:58:14.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003247)  
To make sure, yung inyong mga regional offices, provincial offices, na talagang nagkukumply.

**[02:58:19.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003248)  
When you say DOT accredited, kasi nakakahiya po eh.

**[02:58:22.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003249)  
Mga hotes, nakalagay, DOT accredited.

**[02:58:24.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003250)  
Pag bukas mo ng tubig, kalawang yung lumalabas.

**[02:58:27.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003251)  
Hindi mo makaligo, yung kama may surot.

**[02:58:30.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003252)  
Sabi ko dito, may pinuntahan po kami nung kampanya.

**[02:58:33.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003253)  
Sabi, DOT accredited. Sabi ko, maganda ito, DOT.

**[02:58:36.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003254)  
Pag gising ko yung nabukasan, kamot ako ng kamot dahil ang dami kong kagat ng surot.

**[02:58:40.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003255)  
How can that be DOT accredited?

**[02:58:42.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003256)  
Huwag mo tayong basta bigay ng bigay.

**[02:58:45.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003257)  
Siguro, responsibilidad po yan sa mga regional level natin, provincial,

**[02:58:51.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003258)  
to make sure, daanan po siguro.

**[02:58:53.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003259)  
Na-accredit ka this year, next year baka hindi ka na-accredit

**[02:58:57.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003260)  
kasi pangit na yung services mo, di po ba?

**[02:59:00.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003261)  
Dilapidated yung hotel, DOT accredited pero maka dilapidated.

**[02:59:04.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003262)  
Walang pintura, tumutulo yung bubong. Nakakahiya naman.

**[02:59:08.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003263)  
I mean, when you give that thumbs up that this is DOT accredited facility,

**[02:59:13.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003264)  
make sure na hindi naman po kahiyahiya.

**[02:59:16.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003265)  
Kasi yung turismo po natin bit-bit ho noon, kahit sa province yun.

**[02:59:22.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003266)  
So, well, anyway, thank you for that briefing, short briefing, Yusek Azurin.

**[02:59:29.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003267)  
Pero we really have to step up.

**[02:59:31.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003268)  
I believe I have spoken, when I was the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations,

**[02:59:35.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003269)  
I've spoken to several ambassadors.

**[02:59:37.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003270)  
This is one of the reasons why, when I asked them,

**[02:59:41.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003271)  
what do we need to bring in more tourists from your country?

**[02:59:46.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003272)  
Ang sagot sa akin, peace and order. It's always peace and order.

**[02:59:50.580] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003273)  
Na-scam, yung iba nanakawan, yung iba sobrang managa ng mga pamasahin.

**[03:00:00.000] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003274)  
tricycle, bangka

**[03:00:01.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003275)  
kahit dito lang po sa Metro Manila,

**[03:00:03.780] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003276)  
sa NAIA na lang po agad,

**[03:00:05.040] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003277)  
grabe yung overcharging there

**[03:00:07.500] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003278)  
so we have to take a closer look

**[03:00:09.620] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003279)  
how can we

**[03:00:10.960] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003280)  
invite these people

**[03:00:13.900] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003281)  
kung syempre may problema

**[03:00:16.020] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003282)  
tayo doon sa

**[03:00:17.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003283)  
safety facilities

**[03:00:19.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003284)  
po natin

**[03:00:20.700] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003285)  
I mean, medyo hindi ho kagandahan, di ba?

**[03:00:24.840] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003286)  
honorable senator

**[03:00:26.260] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003287)  
ito lang nakakahiyan

**[03:00:28.420] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003288)  
na pag nakalagay yung

**[03:00:29.340] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003289)  
DOT accredited tapos yung mga binanggit

**[03:00:32.140] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003290)  
yung mga

**[03:00:33.680] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003291)  
problema na ikita ng isang

**[03:00:35.660] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003292)  
kunyari tenant

**[03:00:37.980] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003293)  
or occupant, hindi ho daw talagang

**[03:00:40.200] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003294)  
pwede yun sir, so that's why what we did

**[03:00:42.220] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003295)  
was to recruit po

**[03:00:44.040] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003296)  
someone like assistant

**[03:00:46.000] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003297)  
secretary Aquino to

**[03:00:47.840] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003298)  
upgrade po yung accreditation and standard

**[03:00:50.240] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003299)  
so if I kindly can

**[03:00:52.160] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003300)  
Quickly lang po, Asec. Go ahead.

**[03:00:54.340] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003301)  
what have you been doing?

**[03:00:55.980] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003302)  
Good afternoon, good evening po

**[03:00:57.540] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003303)  
we have actually

**[03:00:58.840] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003304)  
three things, one is

**[03:01:01.040] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003305)  
we've actually gotten a strong

**[03:01:03.040] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003306)  
recommendation for all our stakeholders

**[03:01:05.140] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003307)  
to use accredited

**[03:01:06.560] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003308)  
tourism

**[03:01:09.160] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003309)  
enterprises both at the primary

**[03:01:10.920] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003310)  
and the secondary level

**[03:01:12.900] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003311)  
so that they are assured

**[03:01:15.180] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003312)  
of quality, so that's one

**[03:01:17.140] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003313)  
number two, we've also

**[03:01:18.860] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003314)  
done

**[03:01:21.220] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003315)  
an online, we've improved

**[03:01:23.000] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003316)  
our online portal to make sure that the

**[03:01:25.000] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003317)  
accreditation certificates that are

**[03:01:27.060] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003318)  
issued are actually

**[03:01:28.840] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003319)  
authentic and verifiable, meaning to

**[03:01:31.080] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003320)  
say there are QR codes

**[03:01:33.200] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003321)  
where

**[03:01:33.740] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003322)  
stakeholders can actually scan

**[03:01:37.040] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003323)  
the QR code and it will go to

**[03:01:39.000] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003324)  
our dashboard and say whether this particular

**[03:01:41.320] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003325)  
enterprise is

**[03:01:43.120] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003326)  
accredited. Third is

**[03:01:45.080] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003327)  
we have also

**[03:01:46.640] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003328)  
increased our visibility

**[03:01:48.900] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003329)  
with our LGUs because the thing

**[03:01:51.100] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003330)  
is, the challenge about accreditation

**[03:01:53.440] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003331)  
is that many of our tourism

**[03:01:55.100] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003332)  
enterprises are able to get their

**[03:01:57.020] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003333)  
mayor's permit even without an accreditation.

**[03:01:58.840] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003334)  
And so we are

**[03:02:00.840] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003335)  
working closely with the tourism officers

**[03:02:02.840] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003336)  
as well as with the regional

**[03:02:04.840] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003337)  
offices to make

**[03:02:06.840] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003338)  
sure that accreditation is actually

**[03:02:08.840] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003339)  
pursued first by

**[03:02:10.840] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003340)  
all tourism enterprises that wish

**[03:02:12.840] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003341)  
to be accredited, that

**[03:02:14.840] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003342)  
are going to be registering

**[03:02:16.840] DOT Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino** (asr-003343)  
with the local government units.

**[03:02:18.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003344)  
Thank you for that explanation.

**[03:02:20.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003345)  
Anyway,

**[03:02:22.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003346)  
we will be forwarding our

**[03:02:24.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003347)  
questions to this committee

**[03:02:26.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003348)  
for DOT and its

**[03:02:28.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003349)  
attached agencies. We hope

**[03:02:30.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003350)  
the respective agencies can timely address

**[03:02:32.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003351)  
these concerns

**[03:02:34.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003352)  
so that we can be fully prepared

**[03:02:36.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003353)  
to defend the DOT's budget

**[03:02:38.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003354)  
next month, I

**[03:02:40.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003355)  
think October-November

**[03:02:42.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003356)  
in the plenary.

**[03:02:44.460] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003357)  
Kasi pag hindi po natin na-defend yan,

**[03:02:46.520] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003358)  
how can we convince the BICAM

**[03:02:48.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003359)  
na dagdagan ang budget ninyo?

**[03:02:51.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003360)  
Na kasi

**[03:02:52.860] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003361)  
there are instances po pag hindi nasagot,

**[03:02:54.980] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003362)  
nababawasan po yung budget.

**[03:02:56.640] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003363)  
So I expect that each

**[03:02:58.140] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003364)  
agency under DOT and DOT

**[03:03:00.760] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003365)  
itself will be able to

**[03:03:04.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003366)  
timely address all these questions

**[03:03:06.940] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003367)  
Para when we go there on the

**[03:03:08.420] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003368)  
floor, on the plenary,

**[03:03:10.280] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003369)  
kasi hindi lang po ang

**[03:03:12.880] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003370)  
majority po nandoon.

**[03:03:14.200] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003371)  
May mga minority po tayo. They'll be asking questions.

**[03:03:17.060] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003372)  
Sila po yung very critical,

**[03:03:18.680] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003373)  
which is their job.

**[03:03:20.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003374)  
So I just want to remind everybody

**[03:03:22.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003375)  
to be prepared when we go there.

**[03:03:24.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003376)  
So if we have questions,

**[03:03:26.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003377)  
this committee, please send your

**[03:03:28.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003378)  
answers immediately so that

**[03:03:30.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003379)  
I can answer this because

**[03:03:32.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003380)  
I'll be the one defending your budget.

**[03:03:34.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003381)  
You'll be behind me

**[03:03:36.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003382)  
so I'll be the one to answer

**[03:03:38.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003383)  
all these questions.

**[03:03:40.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003384)  
Well, there being

**[03:03:42.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003385)  
no other questions,

**[03:03:44.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003386)  
the fiscal year 2027

**[03:03:46.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003387)  
proposed budget of DOT and its

**[03:03:48.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003388)  
attached agencies and corporations

**[03:03:50.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003389)  
is deemed submitted for plenary consideration.

**[03:03:54.840] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003390)  
Honorable Senator,

**[03:03:56.840] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003391)  
may I just say something?

**[03:03:58.840] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003392)  
At the bottom of the Department

**[03:04:00.840] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003393)  
of Tourism, I would like to

**[03:04:02.840] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003394)  
sincerely

**[03:04:04.840] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003395)  
express our appreciation

**[03:04:06.840] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003396)  
to your guidance and we look forward

**[03:04:08.840] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003397)  
to your advice on how

**[03:04:10.840] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003398)  
we can navigate. And I'd also

**[03:04:12.840] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003399)  
like to say that out of respect

**[03:04:14.420] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003400)  
of this august body po, and to you,

**[03:04:16.420] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003401)  
sir, we have a full compliment.

**[03:04:18.500] DOT Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay** (asr-003402)  
I know. Stand everyone please.

**[03:04:22.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003403)  
I know.

**[03:04:24.300] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003404)  
I have seen it.

**[03:04:26.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003405)  
I mean, I think

**[03:04:28.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003406)  
you?re the third, fourth agency

**[03:04:30.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003407)  
that made a budget hearing

**[03:04:32.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003408)  
and ito po yung pinakamarami na nakita ko.

**[03:04:34.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003409)  
So thank you also. Thank you,

**[03:04:36.720] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003410)  
Secretary.

**[03:04:38.320] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003411)  
Anyway, this budget briefing is hereby suspended.

**[03:04:40.840] Senator Erwin Tulfo** (asr-003412)  
Maraming salamat po at magandang hapon.